Resumo

MORILLO, Marly  e  GONZALEZ, Yesika. Motivational plan to create an oral hygiene habit in patients of the odontology area in the comprenhensive clinic for adults of the universidad nacional experimental  romulo gallegos. Acta odontol. venez [online]. 2008, vol.46, n.1, pp.56-60. ISSN 0001-6365.

The main purpose of this study was to propose an action plan  to give a motivation  that brings about the creation of the oral hygiene habit in the patients that regularly visit this clinic, odontology area of the Universidad Nacional Experimental Romulo Gallegos. This study was developed under the metodology of a descriptive investigation, within the framework of a field investigation and with the doable proyect modality. The population for this study consisted in 39 patients that visit this clinic, wich represent 20% of the total amount of people that come to the clinic. We used a survey as a tool, in order to get clearer results. The analysis technique used was qualitative, based on the theoretical basis that supports this study. Previous to start with the analysis process, the data was organized in charts and graphics. This study showed that there is a general miss information regarding oral hygiene; due to this, a motivational plan to promote and foment oral hygiene habits is being designed.

Palavras-chave : plan; motivation; oral hygiene; habit; comprenhensive clinic; adult.