Dental and Periodontal Health Levels of Dental and Medical Faculty Students

Comparative Evaluation of Dental and Periodontal Health Levels and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Dental and Medical Faculty Students

The aim of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between periodontal and dental health status and oral health-related quality of life among dental and medical faculty students.

The main question this study seeks to answer is:

Do differences in periodontal and dental health status influence oral health-related quality of life in dental and medical students?

Participants will include undergraduate students enrolled in dental and medical faculties. Periodontal and dental status will be assessed using standard clinical parameters such as plaque index, gingival index, probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing, and dental caries indices. Oral health-related quality of life will be evaluated using validated questionnaire instruments. The study aims to analyze potential associations between clinical oral health indicators and students' perceived oral health-related quality of life, as well as possible differences between the two academic groups.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Eligibility criteria include being enrolled in undergraduate studies (years 1-5),
• being systemically healthy,
• not having used antibiotics, antioxidants, or psychotropic drugs in the last 6 months,
• not smoking,
• not being obese or overweight,
• completing the survey within the specified timeframe.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Final year (6th year) medical students