A survey of floss frequency, habit, and technique in a hospital dental clinic and private

Authors

Stuart Segelnick, New York University College of DentistryFollow

Document Type

Article

Original Publisher or Platform

N Y State Dent J

Original Publication Date

5-2004

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine floss frequency, habits and techniques of patients entering a private periodontal office (office site) vs. a hospital dental clinic (hospital site). It was found that the flossing frequency in a hospital dental clinic is far less than in a private practice, and patients who do floss may not be using the proper flossing technique. Patients need more instruction and care with regard to their interproximal oral hygiene.

Comments

Final version approved for deposit by NYDA

Recommended Citation

Segelnick, Stuart, "A survey of floss frequency, habit, and technique in a hospital dental clinic and private" (2004). Individual Scholarship. 3.
https://commons.ada.org/individualscholarship/3