Oral health status of post graduate dental students in Eastern Nepal

Introduction: The relation between the quality of life and oral health is defined as the evaluation, both from a personal and a medical point of view, of the way in which functional, psychological, social factors and traumatizing and uncomfortable experiences affect an individual’s well-being. The purpose of the study was to determine oral health status of post graduate students in BPKIHS. Method: This pilot study was conducted at B.P. Koirala institute of health sciences, Dharan, Nepal between march 2013 to april 2013.The individuals were evaluated for periodontal examination. The oral hygiene of six selected teeth was assessed using plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI). Sterile dental mouth mirrors and explorers were used to assess plaque accumulation and William’s periodontal probe to assess the gingival status. The Community periodontal index was used to assess the periodontal status with a CPI probe. Results: In the present study a good oral hygiene was observed in most of the subjects and majority of the post-graduate students followed a good oral hygiene practice. Conclusions: Due to their profession, dentists are expected to exhibit meticulous oral hygiene procedures as compared to the general public.