Abstract
Background: Daily oral hygiene is must for overall good health. The Dental professionals play vital role in maintaining a good and sound oral health. Aim: To evaluate the knowledge and practice of inter dental aids among dental students. Methodology: Undergraduate and postgraduate students (351) of private dental college were included by simple random sampling method. Demographic information, knowledge and attitude about inter-dental aids were collected using specially designed pre tested questionnaire. Result: Statistical analysis was done. Chi square test was used for comparison between groups in relation of students had knowledge regarding interdental aids. Clinical students had good knowledge regarding interdental aids compared to pre-clinical students. 143 students practice interdental aids. Conclusion: There was a gradual increase in the knowledge as well as usage of interdental aids with progression from preclinical to clinical education. A disparity has noted between the prevalent knowledge and its application in daily life has been noticed.
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