Knowledge and awareness about uses of fluoride among adults - a survey

Sutharshan G S (1) , Gheena S (2) , Ganesh Lakshmanan (3)
(1) Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of medical and technical sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(2) Department of Oral Pathology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical science, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India ,
(3) Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of medical and technical sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, India

Abstract

Fluoride has been used for years to prevent dental caries. Tooth brushing reduces bacteria, hence reduces dental caries. Fluoride content in toothpaste helps to prevent dental caries. Dental caries are controlled in children who drink fluoridated water. The most effective way to prevent dental caries by topical fluoride application is through fluoridated toothpaste. The main aim of the study is to know and be aware of the uses of fluoride among adults. An online survey was conducted with a self-structured questionnaire comprising 15 questions related to the use of fluoride. The questionnaire was designed using the online survey platform "google forms". Descriptive analysis was carried out using the statistical software "SPSS software version 20". The results of the survey were represented in the form of pie charts and bar charts. Around 85% of the population know and are aware of the use of fluoride. Awareness of the uses of fluoride is adequate among the adult population. So it is evident from this study that people are aware of the positive and negative impacts due to appropriate or inappropriate levels of fluoride in their daily consumption.

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Sutharshan G S
Gheena S
gheena@saveetha.com (Primary Contact)
Ganesh Lakshmanan
Sutharshan G S, Gheena S, & Ganesh Lakshmanan. (2020). Knowledge and awareness about uses of fluoride among adults - a survey. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 11((SPL 3), 1888–1895. Retrieved from https://ijrps.com/home/article/view/3462

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