Authors : Dr. Nithya Sakthivelu; Yuvaraj S

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUN1902

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Abstract : Background: Dental myths are the misconceptions or false beliefs pertaining to oral health, dental care, and dental procedures. These myths can lead to incorrect practices or decisions regarding dental hygiene and treatment. Addressing dental myths proves essential for spreading accurate oral health information and assisting people in making informed decisions regarding their dental care.  Aims and Objectives: The Aim of this study was to assess the general public's understanding of dental myths and so promote awareness among them.  Study Design and Setting: The study was designed to assess the prevalence of dental myths among the general public through set of questionnaire that were converted into Google forms and shared to the participants via social network.  Materials and Methods: A questionnaire with demographic information and myths about dental health was delivered using Google forms. The online survey link was delivered via social media, and participants were asked to share it with their friends and family.  Results and Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that people generally endorse numerous dental myths, which leads to poor oral health. This could be due to a lack of understanding and awareness of dental health and its importance. Thus Members of this population must be educated to understand the truths and take action to educate them about dental care.

Keywords : Awareness, Dental Myths, Dental Education, Dental Misconceptions, Dentistry, Oral Health.

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