Self-Assessment of Psychological and Mechanical Factors Affecting Oral Hygiene Among Indian College-Going Students: A Model-Guided Study.

Good oral hygiene is the foundation for a healthy mouth. This study was aimed to determine the efficacy of oral health education based on an integrated model on oral hygiene attitude and behavior among the college students of Udaipur city. An intervention study was conducted among 156 college students in Udaipur city.

Caries risk assessment using Cariogram model among smokeless tobacco users in India.

Background: Smokeless tobacco forms are known to have fermentable sugar compounds which may strengthen the development of cariogenic microbes. In addition, cervical abrasion of teeth occur at the site of tobacco pouch placement. These components may assume an essential role in caries advancement in smokeless tobacco users.

A comparative assessment of caries risk using cariogram among smokers and smokeless tobacco users in india - a cross-sectional study.

Background: A dearth of literature exists concerning utilization of the unique cariogram model for caries risk assessment in tobacco users.

Objective: To assess & compare caries risk among smokers & smokeless tobacco users using Cariogram model.

Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among smokers and smokeless tobacco users of Udaipur for 3 months.