Current Views on Dental Status and Quality of Life in University Students

Abstract

A comprehensive survey of dental health of students in Samarkand city was conducted. The survey was conducted between the higher educational institutions. The total number is 574 students. The following institutions of higher education took part in research: (Samarkand Medical University and Samarkand State University) among which there were 193 first-year students, 175 second-year students and 206 third-year students respectively. Prevalence of dental caries, which amounted to 91,87±1,30% was detected. Intensity of carious process was 5,31±0,14 tooth at 8,34±0,26 surface, there were signs of periodontal tissue diseases with intensity 3,88±0,06 segments. 53.05±2.37% of the students had dental anomalies and deformities