ORAL HYGIENE

Introduction: Oral hygiene is a Oral health is essential for total Overall health and satisfactory quality of life. According to the World Health Organization . Oral health has been defined as a state of being free of mouth and facial pain, oral infections and sores, and oral and other diseases that limit an individuals capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial well-being. Oral conditions like dental caries and periodontal or gum disease continue to plague humanity. The adverse effects of inadequate care for teeth, gums, bite, and jaws can move beyond the mouth to affect overall physical and psychological health. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of Middle school children regarding oral hygiene in the selected school of Shankarpur Dehradun..To determine the association between the level of knowledge among middle school children regarding oral hygiene and their selected socio -demographic variables. Method: The research approach present in the study is quantitative research approach aims to assess the knowledge of oral hygiene among middle school age children in selected school of shankarpur Dehradun. In this research study descriptive research design is u