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@article{194635,
        author = {NASRIN HANEEFA and NIRNAYA AJOYKUMAR and NIVETHA SURESHKUMAR and NIJAVARTHINI SIVASAMI and DR.DEEPSHIKA SARAVANAN and DR.MARIA SUBASH AARON},
        title = {Awareness of Oral Hygiene Among College Students in Tamil Nadu: A Survey},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {5178-5182},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194635},
        abstract = {Oral hygiene is an essential component of overall health, and inadequate practices can result in dental caries, periodontal diseases, and systemic complications. Assessing awareness and oral hygiene behaviours among college students is important for strengthening preventive strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness and oral hygiene practices among dental and general college students in Tamil Nadu. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 400 students using a structured self-administered questionnaire distributed online. The collected data were analysed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics and appropriate inferential tests were applied to determine associations between variables. The results indicated that most students were aware of the importance of regular brushing and its relationship with general health. However, significant differences were observed between dental and general students regarding flossing practices and routine dental visits. The study concludes that sustained educational interventions are necessary to improve preventive oral health practices among college students.},
        keywords = {Oral hygiene, Awareness, College students, Plaque control, Oral hygiene aids, Toothbrush, Tamil Nadu},
        month = {March},
        }