Chanchal Dharia

Department of Dental Surgery, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India

*Corresponding Author: Chanchal Dharia, Department of Dental Surgery, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India.

Received: May 03, 2024; Published: May 24, 2024

Abstract

Aim: Pharmacists often fill the gaps in the oral health of the general population and the dental surgeon. It is important to identify the knowledge, attitude and practices as we have to consider them as a member of the oral health team. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of Pharmacists in Navi Mumbai towards oral hygiene and oral healthcare products.

Materials and Methods: This study is composed of a cross sectional survey of 24 questions, conducted in Navi Mumbai among 280 pharmacists. It was a prevalidated, structured questionnaire with informed consent. Online forms were sent out to pharmacists and data was analysed for the conclusion.

Results: The age of the participating pharmacists ranged from 20 to 80 years, with 63 as the mode. 148 males and 132 females took part in the study. Majority (141) had an experience of 6-12 years. 108 out of 280 said that they get 2-5 consults for oral health per week and 88 claimed they get 11-20 consults per week. All 280 participants agreed that oral health care and promotion is a part of their job. 86 pharmacists perceived a difficulty in obtaining information about oral health. 173 participants agreed that a dentist-pharmacist collaboration would be beneficial to the general population.

Conclusion: The results clearly show that pharmacists from the participating pharmacies are interested in expanding their knowledge to gain confidence in providing the appropriate advice related to oral health conditions. Increasing their knowledge and dentist-pharmacist collaboration can have profound improvement in oral health practices of the general population.

Keywords: Pharmacists; Navi Mumbai; Oral Hygiene; Oral Health; Oral Hygiene Products; Survey; Cross Sectional Survey; Knowledge; Attitude; Practices

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Citation

Citation: Chanchal Dharia. “Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Pharmacists in Navi Mumbai Towards Oral Hygiene Products: A Cross-Sectional Survey".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.6 (2024): 46-49.

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