Open AccessPerceptions about toothbrush contamination and disinfection among dental students in Bengaluru City: A cross-sectional study
Author(s) -
KR Sowmya,
Manjunath P Puranik,
Jesline Merly James,
Bhavna Sabbarwal
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/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 , tooth brushing , 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.