Journal d'hygiène bucco-dentaire et de santé

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The Detection of Dental Plaque with Revealing Agents within the Context of Preventative Oral Hygiene Education Programmes

Bharat Singhal

There is a need to examine and clarify any potential associations between the detection points for dental bacterial plaque and gender, age, socioeconomic status, body mass index, and oral health because no research have looked at these relationships. The objectives of this study were to characterise the distribution of DBP, look into and assess the variables influencing its localisation, and develop preventive measures. In a rural area of Greece, 588 public school students between the ages of 4 and 18 participated in the study. An oral health professional and a dietician, respectively, evaluated the individuals’ anthropometric and oral health statuses. Chewable double-staining revealing tablets were employed to identify DBP. In conclusion, age, socioeconomic status, BMI, and oral health appear to have an impact on the identification of DBP in particular mouth regions. The detection points for DBP are not affected by gender. In order to provide more effective instruction on how to utilise oral hygiene equipment and to assess their effectiveness, disclosing agents can be employed in oral health prevention programmes.