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Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa.
Dissertation (MSc (Dentistry))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/94869 Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. Beetge, Mia-Michaela Jr nienke.durow@yahoo.com Madiba, Thomas Khomotjo Masilana, Isaac Aubrey Jr Durow, Nienke Heilétje Jr UCTD Preventive Oral Health Private Practice Dissertation (MSc (Dentistry))--University of Pretoria, 2023. Introduction The increasing awareness of the connection between oral health and systemic health emphasizes the urgency of proper preventive oral care. Identifying deficiencies is crucial for improving preventive oral health behaviors, especially given the rising life expectancy. Encouraging adults to have sufficient knowledge and attitudes can enable the transfer of skills and knowledge to younger generations. Aim and Objectives: To determine the preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices of patients at selected private dental practices in Pretoria. Design Descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: Six selected private dental practices located in the North, South, West and East of Pretoria. A self-administered, modified, validated online questionnaire was used to obtain the data. Results: Over half of the participants (55%) knew about dental caries, and 65% were informed of its causes. The majority linked gingivitis with poor hygiene (77%), but 57% lacked knowledge about the role diet plays in oral health. A significant portion (89%) received oral hygiene instructions, mainly from dentists (64%). Most participants brushed twice daily (74.5%). About 40% visited the dentist only for concerns, while 60% went for check-ups and cleaning. Positive attitudes were prevalent. Conclusion: Females, individuals with higher education, and those with medical aid membership displayed superior oral health practices and knowledge compared to others. Nienke Heilétje Durow Periodontics and Oral Medicine MSc (Dentistry) Unrestricted Faculty of Health Sciences SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being 2024-02-22T14:24:55Z 2024-02-22T14:24:55Z 2024-04 2023 Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94869 10.25403/UPresearchdata.25231895 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Preventive Oral Health Private Practice Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title | Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title_full | Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title_fullStr | Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title_short | Preventive oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in Pretoria, South Africa. |
| title_sort | preventive oral health knowledge attitudes and practices of patients attending selected private dental practices in pretoria south africa |
| topic | UCTD Preventive Oral Health Private Practice |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/94869 |