A survey on knowledge and behavior of oral health in 1 065 freshmen.

[Objective]To know knowledge and behavior on oral health of freshmen, to provide proof for the freshmen's oral health education as well as protect the university students' oral health. [Methods] According to the Third National Oral Health Epidemiologic Questionnaire, made a research about oral health knowledge and behavior among 1 065 freshmen in Northwest University for Nationalities. [Results] More than 60% freshmen had correct realization about common oral problems; 87.32% freshmen never used dental floss before; more than 90% freshmen concerned about their oral health; however, nearly 40% freshmen sought medical advice inactively. [Conclusion] We should promote the freshmen's education about oral health, raise their awareness of oral medical care, standardize their oral health behavior, update their out-date views of medic-seeking, and improve their oral health condition.