An application of the Health Action Process Approach model to oral hygiene behaviour and dental plaque in adolescents with fixed orthodontic appliances

ConclusionDecreased levels of dental plaque are mainly associated with increased use of a proxy brush that is subsequently associated with a higher intention and self‐efficacy to use the proxy brush.

Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - December 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Janneke F. M. Scheerman, Pepijn Empelen, Cor Loveren, Amir H. Pakpour, Berno Meijel, Maryam Gholami, Zaher Mierzaie, Matheus C. T. Braak, Gijsbert H. W. Verrips Tags: Original Article Source Type: research