Assessment of Tongue Cleaning Habits in Suburban and Rural Areas: A Questionnaire-based Survey
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The dorsal surface of the tongue serves as a significant reservoir for harbouring oral bacteria. The mechanical act of tongue cleaning helps in remarkable reduction of this bacterial load. The present survey aims to assess the prevalence and acceptance of tongue cleaning amongst the rural and suburban population. This survey also tries to identify the different factors influencing the habit of tongue cleaning. A questionnaire-based method was employed to determine the tongue cleaning habits amongst individuals residing in suburban and rural regions.
Authors: Apoorva Mhatre -, Arvind Shetty -, Dhanashree Thakare -, Sharvari Vadavale -, Vibhusha Thakur -
Institution: D.Y. Patil University
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405622707