Prevention is Always Better than Cure

Authors

  • Sujaya Gupta Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Bhageshwar Dhami Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jnspoi.v1i2.23547

Keywords:

Brushing time, oral hygiene, oral hygiene education, preventive dentistry, smoking, tooth brushing

Abstract

Preventive dentistry is what every dentist and periodontist aims for. A hospital-based study in Nepal showed that staggering 52.5% suffered from gingivitis and 47.5% suffered from periodontitis (28.3% localised, 18% generalised).1 The two major risk factors for various periodontal diseases that can easily be prevented are: tobacco smoking and dental plaque.

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Published

2017-12-04

How to Cite

Gupta, S., & Dhami, B. (2017). Prevention is Always Better than Cure. Journal of Nepalese Society of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, 1(2), 45. https://doi.org/10.3126/jnspoi.v1i2.23547

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Editorial

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