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May 7, 20260 citationsOpen Access

An Observational Pilot Study Regarding Different Products Used for Oral Hygiene by Students of Bams

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DKDr. Rituraj Tripathi*1, Dr. Kiran Tripathi2, Dr. Neha Gadgil3, Dr. Akshar Kulkarni4

Key Points

  • To investigate oral hygiene practices among students of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS).
  • Pilot observational study with purposive sampling of 44 volunteers.
  • Data collected using a Google Form to assess oral hygiene habits.
  • Participants reported frequency of tooth brushing and products used. *
  • Most volunteers brush their teeth once a day.
  • The majority use toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush.
  • Usage of different toothpaste brands was reported.
  • Visiting the dentist for preventive care was uncommon.

Abstract

This pilot observational study was planned to observe how students of Batcheler of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) of the corresponding author’s institute maintain oral cleanliness. A total of 44 volunteers were included in the study by purposive sampling. The data was collected by using a Google Form. From the collected data, it was concluded that in the pilot observational study of 44 volunteers, most of the volunteers were brushing teeth once a day, using toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush. Volunteers tend to use different brands of toothpaste available in the market. Visiting the dentist as a preventive measure was uncommon.

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Dr. Rituraj Tripathi*1, Dr. Kiran Tripathi2, Dr. Neha Gadgil3, Dr. Akshar Kulkarni4 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbefef164b5133a91a4155https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20032867
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