A FO - Faculdade de Odontologia, da Universidade Federal de Goiás, oferece curso de Graduação em: Odontologia. E os cursos de Especialização (Lato Sensu) em: Implantodontia.
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(2009) Soares, Érika Fernandes; Novais, tatiana Oliveira; Freire, Maria do Carmo Matias
Objective: this study aimed to investigate the relationship between oral hygiene habits
of adults from low socioeconomic status and sociodemographic factors as well as reported dental
condition. Method: sample included 211 residents of households benefited by the Brazilian Family
Health Program and which had the worse household conditions in the city of Bonfinópolis - GO.
Data were collected by interview using a structured questionnaire. Chi-square tests were used for
comparisons between the variables. Result: the most common brushing frequency was twice a day
or less (56.2%). The most cited oral hygiene aids were toothbrush (93.8%) and toothpaste (90.5%).
Most reported being satisfied with their dental hygiene and considered it is important to care of
their teeth. 57.3% cited prevention of dental diseases as the main reason for taking care of teeth.
Women, younger people and those with more years of schooling had higher frequency of use of
dental floss (p < 0.05). Frequency of toothbrushing was higher among younger people, those with
more years of schooling and dentate people (p < 0.05). Conclusion: the adults reported good oral
hygiene habits, which are influenced by their sociodemographic status and dental condition.