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- Title
Knowledge, awareness and perception about salivary markers in dental caries – A survey.
- Authors
Parthasarathy, Preetha; Priya, V. Vishnu; Gayathri, R.
- Abstract
Introduction: Dental caries is characterized by the destruction of tooth tissues by synergistic complex effects among acids generated from the fermentation of dietary carbohydrates by bacteria and susceptible host factors, such as teeth and saliva. Cavities are most commonly seen in patients with a lower salivary flow due to a decrease in the antibacterial, buffering and cleansing functions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, awareness and perception among dental students on salivary biomarkers in dental caries. Materials and Methods: The study participants answered a structured questionnaire to determine their knowledge and awareness regarding the biomarkers used in caries detection. Result: From this survey, 94% of the participants opted that saliva can be used in early diagnosis of dental caries. 62% of the students are aware that the predominantly prevalent caries associated species in humans to be Streptococcus mutans. Conclusion: From the survey conducted, it can be concluded that awareness among dental students about salivary markers in caries detection is fair and there is the need for continuous education and for formal inclusion of the methods used in detection of caries, in the students’ curriculum.
- Subjects
DENTAL caries; SALIVA; DENTAL students; STREPTOCOCCUS mutans; SENSORY perception; AWARENESS
- Publication
Drug Invention Today, 2019, Vol 11, Issue 6, p1482
- ISSN
0975-7619
- Publication type
Article