Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding: “The Bacterial Connection between Oral Cavity and Gut Diseases”
Abstract
The human body hosts over 100 trillion microorganisms, including those in the oral cavity, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. Among these, the oral cavity contains one of the most diverse microbial communities, with over 770 bacterial species, second only to the gut. Advances in sequencing technologies have clarified the unique microbial ecosystems of these sites, shaped by environmental and functional differences. Emerging evidence suggests a microbial link between the mouth and gut in disease contexts, as oral bacteria can translocate to the gastrointestinal tract via hematogenous or enteral routes. This translocation may contribute to gastrointestinal diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. While the mechanisms underlying the colonization of the gut by oral microbes remain unclear, recent research explores their role in disease pathogenesis and factors enabling ectopic colonization.
Aim: To Assess Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Students regarding "The Bacterial Connection between Oral Cavity and Gut Diseases.
Objectives
1) To determine the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding "The Bacterial Connection between Oral Cavity and Gut Diseases among Undergraduate Dental Students based on Gender.
2) To determine the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding "The Bacterial Connection between Oral Cavity and Gut Diseases among Undergraduate Dental Students based on Year of Study.
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