Research of the dental status of medical university students

Abstract

The dental status of 72 students of stomatological faculty, aged 21 to 22 years, was determined. The investigation evaluated the dental formula, the condition of the hard tissues of the teeth, periodontium, gums, and the existence of noncarious lesions. The prevalence and intensity of the carious process was studied using decayed, missing, filled index (DMF), the condition of periodontal tissues was determined by the communal periodontal index - CPI, the hygienic condition of the oral cavity in the development of dental caries and periodontal diseases was assessed using the oral hygiene index - J. Green, J Vermillion. Information of the caries intensity and the level of oral hygiene are presented. The prevalence of caries among students is high. Less than half of investigated students have a good level of oral hygiene, and the hygienic condition of the oral cavity among girls is much better than among boys. In order to prevent dental diseases, it is necessary to improve the hygienic knowledge and skills for their realization among students.