Abstract

Despite great advances in the oral health of populations in several countries worldwide, global problems still persist. It is known that oral disease burden is particularly high for the disadvantaged and poor population groups in both developing and developed countries. This study aimed at evaluating the oral health awareness, attitudes and behavior of Junior High School (JHS) students of Wenchi in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana using self administered structured questionnaires in English language and data analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 for windows. 77% brushed their teeth twice daily, 54% brushed for 3 or more minutes at any particular tooth brushing time, 92% used fluoride tooth paste whiles 97% had never visited a dentist before. Public education on proper oral hygiene practices is therefore imperative and of crucial importance. Keywords: Wenchi; Brong Ahafo Region; fluoride tooth paste; SPSS.