title: A survey of floss frequency, habit and technique in a hospital dental clinic & private periodontal practice.
abstract: The purpose of the study was to determine floss frequency, habits and techniques of patients entering a private periodontal office (office site) vs. a hospital dental clinic (hospital site). It was found that the flossing frequency in a hospital dental clinic is far less than in a private practice, and patients who do floss may not be using the proper flossing technique. Patients need more instruction and care with regard to their interproximal oral hygiene.
authors.forename: Stuart L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Segelnick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003796:Dental Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010517:Periodontics; D011331:Private Practice; D012737:Sex Factors; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric