Improving understanding about dental health issues in college students

Journal of Prevention & Intervention in the Community
Corey H BaschSarah A MacLean

Abstract

Good oral health has been shown to be an important facet of overall well-being. Optimal oral health is achieved through routine daily self-care, proper diet, and regular prevention visits to a dental professional. Adolescence and early adulthood may be a time where these self-care routines change for a variety of reasons, including newfound independence, changes in one's financial status, or transportation difficulties. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the dental health status and behaviors of a sample of college students, as well as identify barriers to oral healthcare. Results from this diverse sample (n = 705, 95% response rate) revealed that nearly a third (31.3%) of the students had a current untreated dental health issue, with the most common barriers reported by these students being cost (n = 92) and lack of time (n = 89). Daily self-care behaviors (brushing and flossing) were more prevalent in the morning rather than evening hours.

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