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Oral Hygiene Practice and Associated Factors Among Health Science Students in Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study.

International journal of dental hygiene · Asfaw TW, Mequanint A, Azanaw MM · 2026-07-28

Researchers surveyed 241 health science students in Ethiopia and found that only 26% practised good oral hygiene; female gender, medical studies, advanced education level, and non-alcohol consumption were associated with better oral hygiene practices.

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