Muhammad Ilyas, Sadaf Zahid, Anam Rafiq, Maham Bilal, Narmeen Ishaq.
Oral Health; What is Oral Health in Layman\'s Perspective.
Professional Med J Jan ;25(5):680-4.

Introduction: Oral health is considered as being free from any kind of oral disease. Objectives: To explore the LAYMAN?S PERSPECTIVE regarding oral health, his awareness about oral diseases. To examine their attitude and beliefs regarding the maintenance of oral health.Study Design: We conducted mixed study on educated and uneducated people. Study Period: 01 May, 2016 to 01 May, 2017 Study Place: Punjab dental hospital, Lahore. Material & Methods: Qualitative method was used to collect knowledge and perspective of uneducated people. Quantitative method was used to collect data from educated people. We interviewed uneducated people in differenst places of Lahore and questionnaires were filled by educated people. Results: 58% of educated people and majority of uneducated people think they should visit dentist only at the time of need. 73% educated people said bleeding gums are indicative of oral disease, while majority of uneducated people said it does not indicate oral disease. Educated people were somewhat more aware of oral health and oral disease while uneducated people were unaware of even maintenance of oral health and its importance. Conclusion: Education makes the difference. Educated people have more awareness about oral health. Still awareness is needed a lot.

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