Abstract
Objective: The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge of general population regarding commercially
available dental products.
Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.
Place and Duration of Study: Three different undergraduate institutes of Islamabad from April to June 2014.
Materials and Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed and filled by 70 participants of ages
15-30 years. The sample of students was selected from three undergraduate institutes of Islamabad.
Results: In Section A, about 20 (28.6 %) participants were using only toothpaste to maintain their oral hygiene.
One (1.4%) participant was using only dental floss. About 48 (68.6%) people were using fluoridated toothpaste.
About 44 (62.9%) participants were using medium bristle toothbrush. In Section B, 19 (27.1%) participants
were using teeth whitening agents, out of which 17 (24.3%) participants were using toothpaste to whiten their
teeth. Fifteen (21.43%) participants got their required results. Sixteen (22.87%) participants found no side
effects after using it. In section C, 27 (38.57%) and 54 (77.114%) participants only went to dentist when they had
the toothache and gingivitis respectively. Forty-five (64.29%) participants completed their antibiotic course.
Twenty-one (30%) participants thought that it was alright to use medicated products without consulting doctor.
Conclusion: Most of the people are using fluoridated toothpaste and medium bristle toothbrush. Many people
use over the counter teeth whitening agents. And many people use over the counter antibiotics for dental
problems and they think it is alright if they do not complete antibiotic course.
Kinza Ayub, Khadeejah Qureshi, Muhammad Humza Bin Saeed, Faisal Malik, Madiha Inam, Nadia Khan, Sabana Haq. (2015) General Population’s Awareness of Commercially Available Dental Products, Journal of Islamic International Medical College, Volume-10, Issue-4.
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