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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Wide range of oral hygiene maintenance practices exist in this part of world. Whilegenerally modern techniques of maintaining oral hygiene have become a norm in the society, no data existsregarding correct use of these practices and the frequency in which they are employed. This study is an attempt toquantify these techniques and record their usage.Methodology: A cross sectional analytical study was planned and a questionnaire was developed. A total of 200 adultpatients presenting to Rehman College of Dentistry were interviewed. Data was recorded and analyzed using SPSSsoftware.Results: Results in general show that people are using modern techniques along with traditional methods like Miswakon regular basis to clean their teeth.Conclusion: Further awareness regarding oral hygiene practices and their correct use needs to be created. Peoplealso need more guidance regarding alternative oral hygiene techniques, and the importance of regular dentalcheckups and scaling.