Tooth Brushing technique Knowledge and Awareness Among Dental Students: A Comparative Study

Evaluation of Knowledge and Awareness of Tooth Brushing technique amongst undergraduate dental students : A Comparison Study. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/102837

Enrollment

100

Registered

2026-02-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: This will be a comparison study amongst 100 undergraduate Dental students, First year and Second year BDS, in which both examiner and analyzer will be blinded throughout the study perio

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: First year and Second year dental Students. Individual having Plaque and Gingival score at least 1. Individual having at least 5 teeth(excluding third molar) in each quadrant with facial and lingual scorable surfaces.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individual with severe systemic illness. Orthodontic appliances requiring any emergency dental treatment. Individuals using any astringents,anti-plaque/anti-calculus agents. Previous history of oral prophylaxis done in last 3 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in plaque Index. Reduction in gingival Index. Reduction in Papillary Bleeding Index.Timepoint: Baseline and after 1month following standardized tooth brushing technique(modified bass technique)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Knowledge & awareness scores from the questionnaire Timepoint: At baseline;Incidence of gingival trauma, tooth abrasion, or gingival recession Timepoint: At baseline;SEM-based changes in toothbrush bristle morphologyTimepoint: At one month.;To assess the effectiveness of brushing technique (Modified bass Technique) amongst Dental students.Timepoint: Baseline & at one month.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr James Samuel

Goa Dental College and Hospital

jamessamueldental@gmail.com8527918012

Outcome results