What is it about?
Background: Neglected elementary school students were susceptible to dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, tooth loss, halitosis, fungus infections, and various gum disorders. Additionally, poor oral hygiene practice has a negative impact on social relationships and behavior; there is limited information on how primary school students practice oral hygiene.
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Why is it important?
This study aimed to determine oral hygiene practice and its associated factors among elementary school students in Fiche Town, Oromia, Ethiopia, in 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted from April 29 to May 29 in Fiche towns, Oromia, Ethiopia, among elementary school students.
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Oral health is the absence of conditions that affect a person’s ability to bite, chew, smile, talk, and maintain their Psychosocial well-being, such as mouth and face discomfort, oral and throat cancer, oral infections and ulcers, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss [1–4].
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This page is a summary of: Magnitude of Oral Hygiene Practice its Associated Factor among Elementary School Students in Fiche Town, Oromia, Ethiopia, Journal of Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, April 2025, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jdoe2500101.
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