ĐÁNH GIÁ TÌNH TRẠNG VÀ ĐIỀU TRỊ NHA CHU CỦA SINH VIÊN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC TRÀ VINH

Abstract

Research objective: Assess periodontal status and treatment of first-year students at Tra Vinh University in 2024. Research methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study with analysis, using random sampling method. Conducted from May 2024 to May 2025 at the Faculty of Dentistry - Tra Vinh University Hospital. Interview subjects directly according to the information collection form, the interviewer records the answers. Examine in order the parts in the examination form and record the periodontal status of the subject with the used indicators. Results: The periodontal disease rate was 62,1%, of which the highest was dental calculus (51,4%), followed by gingival bleeding (10,6%), and no cases had periodontal pockets. The rate of attachment loss 0 - 3 mm accounted for the majority of 86,8%. There were 61,2% of cases with plaque, of which the majority was plaque covering < 1/3 of the tooth surface (56,6%). There were 68,4% of cases with dental calculus, of which the majority was dental calculus covering < 1/3 of the tooth surface (60,9%). Ever had periodontal treatment was 40,8%. Conclusions: Periodontal disease in student accounts for a fairly high rate of 62,1%. Periodontal conditions are mostly superficial periodontal inflammation (gingivitis and dental calculus). It is necessary to develop oral care programs and raise awareness of oral care among students.