The Effects of a Closely Supervised Oral Hygiene Program Upon Oral Cleanliness

摘要

The effects of a closely supervised oral hygiene program in Antarctica are reported. The dentist lived for over a year at Little America V, Antarctica in day-to-day contact with his experimental group. Results showed that a remarkable state of oral cleanliness could be obtained by emphasis of the proper toothbrushing techniques as well as emphasis on the importance of oral hygiene. This condition was brought about by an increase in both total and effective (after-eating) toothbrushing. These results did not occur following group lectures and movies, but came only after concentrated personal contact and personal effort on the part of the dentist and the formation of close association between dentist and patient. (Author)