A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding oral hygiene among students studying in selected school of Guwahati, Assam.

Oral hygiene is essential for everybody but especially for the children. Children are most vulnerable assets of a country. In India dental caries is the commonest disease in school age, affecting 50-75% of them. Children are suffering more from dental disease which is continuously increasing at a high rate due to lack of appropriate care and inadequate knowledge regarding oral hygiene. Dental health is recognized as one of the vital needs for the children. Hence importance of preventing dental disease at the school level is very essential. AIM: the aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding oral hygiene among students regarding oral hygiene. METHODS AND MATERIALS: A descriptive research design was adopted to accomplished the objectives. Study was undertaken among 80 students in selected schools of Guwahati by using random sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to assess knowledge regarding oral hygiene among students. RESULTS: Out of 80 students, majority 87.5% students have moderately adequate knowledge and 12.5% have adequate knowledge regarding oral hygiene. CONCLUSION: The findings revealed that out of 80 students, majority 87.5% have moderately adequate knowledge and 12.5% have adequate knowledge regarding oral hygiene. Despite a moderate level of knowledge among students was found, there remains a need to enhance knowledge and awareness on this topic.