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Table 2 Improvement of tooth brushing behaviour before and after TSP (n = 176)

From: Application of a three-session-procedure based on experiential learning in a tooth brushing course for Chinese dental students

Item

Before TSP

After TSP

P

n (%)

n (%)

Use or intent to use electric toothbrush

87 (49.43)

131 (74.43)

0.000a

Use modified Bass method

122 (69.32)

164 (93.18)

0.000a

Improper tooth brushing technique

3 (1.70)

0 (0)

0.248b

Improper tooth brushing time (< 2 min)

2 (1.14)

0 (0)

0.499b

Improper brushing frequency

(< 2 times/day)

2 (1.14)

0 (0)

0.499b

  1. aChi-square test; bFisher’s exact test