Most respondents knew that bacteria in the mouth (92.3%) and sugary food (94.9%) were factors that can cause
dental caries. Most (97.4%) perceived that good oral hygiene care can prevent dental caries and this was
consistent with 84.6% agreeing that brushing teeth after meals and reducing sugary food (92.3%) can prevent the
dental caries. A similar percentage which is 82.1% of the subjects, agree that gargling after meal and usage of
fluoridated toothpaste can prevent the dental caries. Many (79.5%) of them agreed that regular dental check-up
can also lead to caries prevention. Majority of the trainees identified cavities (92.3%), toothache (82.1%), oral malodour (74.4%) and loose teeth (74.4%) as symptoms of dental caries. Many knew that restoration (84.6%) is
treatment for dental caries, followed by 79.5% for extraction. Some (38.5%) agreed that taking painkiller can
treat dental caries, whereas few (5.1%) perceived that if you ignore it, dental caries can be treated on its own.