Perceptions about toothbrush contamination and disinfection among dental students in Bengaluru City: A cross-sectional study | Zendy

KR Sowmya | Zendy; ManjunathP Puranik | Zendy; JeslineMerly James | Zendy; Bhavna Sabbarwal | Zendy

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Perceptions about toothbrush contamination and disinfection among dental students in Bengaluru City: A cross-sectional study

Author(s) -

KR Sowmya,

ManjunathP Puranik,

JeslineMerly James,

Bhavna Sabbarwal

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

indian journal of dental research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1998-3603

pISSN - 0970-9290

DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_301_17

Subject(s) - toothbrush , medicine , dentistry , significant difference , contamination , toothpaste , cross sectional study , environmental health , brush , ecology , pathology , electrical engineering , biology , engineering

Toothbrushes are vital to remove dental biofilm and to prevent dental caries and periodontal disease. Repeated use of toothbrushes leads to contamination; hence, disinfection is essential in the maintenance of a brush. Current understanding and perception among dental students about toothbrush contamination and disinfection are essential.

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