Using community participation to assess demand and uptake of scaling and polishing in rural and urban environments

Using community participation to assess demand and uptake of scaling and polishing in rural and urban environments

Abstract Background One of the control tools for periodontal disease besides individual home care is professional oral prophylaxis that is, Scaling and Polishing (S&P).The aim of this study is to assess the effect of oral health awareness on the demand and uptake of scaling and polishing among d...

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Main Authors: Ezi A. Akaji, Nkolika P. Uguru, Sam N. Maduakor, Etisiobi M. Ndiokwelu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Periodontal disease
Community health education
Dental scaling
Utilization
Health services demand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0548-9

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