Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2016
Volume : Volume 6
Issue : Issue 3
Address for correspondence :
Dr. Vandana Singh
mdvandanasingh@gmail.com
Background: To study the percentage of school going students having areca nut chewing habit and OSMF in Bhopal city. Materials and Method: Three schools in Bhopal city having a total of 294 students in class IX to XII were surveyed. Students were given a structured questionnaire to fill, followed by complete dental check up. SPSS software was used to analyze the results. Result: A total of 89 students; boys and 6 girls had the chewing habit. 5 students (1.7%) had Grade I Oral submucous fibrosis. 81 students chewed plain areca nut, 7 chewed gutkha and 1 chewed areca nut with tobacco. 3 students having plain areca nut chewing habit and 2 students chewing gutkha had Grade I OSMF. Conclusion: Banning these products for the individuals less than 18 years can be a way of making the availability of these products difficult for the students.
Keywords: OSMF, Prevalence, Areca nut, Teenagers.
