Open AccessOral self-care practices among university students in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Author(s) -
Braimoh Omoigberai Bashiru,
Ilochonwu Nzube Anthony
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.144703
Subject(s) - dental floss , toothbrush , medicine , port harcourt , oral hygiene , family medicine , tooth brushing , dentistry , population , oral health , environmental health , brush , electrical engineering , socioeconomics , sociology , engineering
The maintenance of optimum oral health is dependent on the efficacy of oral self-care. The objective of the present study was to evaluate oral self-care practices and knowledge among non-medical students at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State Nigeria.