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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Year : 2019, Volume : 13, Issue : 4
First page : ( 1861) Last page : ( 1866)
Print ISSN : 0973-9122. Online ISSN : 0973-9130.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0973-9130.2019.00587.5

Evidence Based KAP Study for Fluoride Therapy in Odisha

Govind Shashirekha1,*, Jena Amit2, Nayak Suryasnata3, Mohanty Neeta4, Kamilla Sushanta Kumar5

1Professor and Head, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences

2Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences

3Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences

4Professor & Head, Department of Oral Pathology and microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences

5Professor. Department of Physics and Head, SOA IPR Cell. Semiconductor Research Laboratory, ITER, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

*Corresponding Author: Shashirekha Govind Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O ’Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, e-mail: shashirekha123@yahoo.com

Online published on 27 November, 2019.

Abstract

Background

Dental caries is a global problem; however, it is entirely preventable. Fluoride is considered as effective method in lowering dental caries. The amount of knowledge, awareness and its method of implementation in prevention process among general population are challenging.

Objectives

  1. To review and analyse the knowledge of fluoride action, therapeutic uses, method of application, possible combination of fluoride exposure, its deleterious effects and create evidence about awareness among the Odisha population and knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of fluoride in management of dental caries among the dental professionals.

  2. To recommend the dental council, dental professionals, teaching institutions, primary health care centres, community health centres, social media and health care consumers for active involvement in spreading the awareness regarding Pros and Cons of fluoride to the general population, based on the available evidence.

Method

A survey was conducted for 918 general populations and 474 dental professionals of Odisha based on knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP study) regarding fluorosis, fluoridated water, dental caries and fluoride therapy and validated. The questionnaire for general population was translated from English to local language (Odia). Google and physical questionnaire were circulated among the general population and dental professionals. Dimensionality and local dependency were also tabulated. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis.

Results

The evidence revealed that dental professionals (ANOVA, p < 0.05) practicing in Odisha had significant knowledge regarding fluoride therapy and fluorosis; however, its implementation in practice is compromised. Approximately, 65% of general population irrespective of age and gender, lack the basic knowledge, 65% of attitude and 77% of practice regarding fluorides and fluorosis.

Conclusion

This evidence will be a strong enforcement and implementation in primary practice by dental professionals for prevention of dental caries.

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Keywords

Dental Fluorosis, Fluorides, Dental Caries, Knowledge, Practice.

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