TY - JOUR AU - Gupta, Prahlad AU - Kaur, Amitoj AU - Kritika, AU - Khushi, PY - 2023/01/11 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Evaluation of Oral Hygiene Awareness, Knowledge and Practice among Patients Visiting the Dashmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot - A Cross - Sectional Study JF - Journal of Coastal Life Medicine JA - JCLM VL - 11 IS - 1 SE - Articles DO - UR - https://www.jclmm.com/index.php/journal/article/view/681 SP - 2301 - 2309 AB - <p>Oral hygiene is interconnected with various facets of our existence, yet it is frequently overlooked. A majority of individuals have a tendency to disregard their impending dental issues, which subsequently exacerbate or have an impact on their overall well-being. The failure of individuals to recognize this fact has resulted in countless individuals suffering from excruciating toothaches and a substandard quality of life, culminating in the loss of most of their teeth. The current investigation highlights the inadequate oral health knowledge among even the educated individuals. Furthermore, most of the patients were not cognizant of the impact of oral health on their overall health.</p> ER -