Relationship between self ‐assessment and clinical evaluation of dental plaque and gingival condition in Japanese adolescents

ConclusionMost adolescents could not recognize their dental plaque and gingival condition. Adolescents with poorer dental plaque level or gingival condition had lower recognition scores compared to those with better oral health. Improving oral health self‐assessment skills could help adolescents achieve better oral health.

Source: International Journal of Dental Hygiene - April 24, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Y Shizuma, T Zaitsu, M Ueno, M Ohnuki, Y Kawaguchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research