A study to assess the oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices among the female healthcare workers of a tertiary health care hospital

Background: Physiological conditions such as pregnancy, puberty, menstrual cycle, menopause and other conditions like hormonal contraception and hormonal therapy all influence women's oral health. Aims and Objectives: The rationale behind the present study was to get the statistics of the knowledge, awareness, and of the oral health practice of the female population working in a deemed university in a rural area Karad in south West Maharashtra India. Materials and Methods: A specially designed questionnaire based on knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) was used. Results: 58.8% of the participants had good knowledge regarding the overall oral health. 79.9% of the study participants had an excellent attitude towards their oral health care 75.1% of the study population practiced good oral care protocols. Conclusion: Oral hygiene if practiced on a regular basis would help prevent a number of oral diseases but if ignored, would lead to a plethora of dental problems.