GINGIVAL STATUS AMONG FIRST-YEAR AND THIRD-YEAR DENTAL STUDENTS IN HA NOI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY DURING 2020-2021
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Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the gingival status among dental students (first-year students and third-year students) in Ha Noi Medical University. Method: A cross-sectional study using the gingival index (GI). Result: The prevalence of gingivitis was 90,4% (first-year student 86,96%, third-year students 94,64%). Conclusion: The prevalence of gingivitis was high. Properly designed oral health educational programs should be implemented to improve their knowledge and behavior toward oral health.
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Gingivitis, oral hygiene, gingival status, dental student.
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