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Distributions, trends over time and attitude\u2013behaviour associations were examined.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Of 583 students, 459 responded (79%). All tooth\u2010brushed with fluoride toothpaste; 80% brushed \u22652\/day. Overall, 85% flossed; over time flossing behaviour increased significantly (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.05), and those flossing 1\u20142\/day increased (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.005). Over time, significant decreases occurred in those taught toothbrushing (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.001) and flossing (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.05), and in use of mouth rinses (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.05) and tooth cleansing sticks\/picks (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003&lt;\u20030.001). Almost all (96%) had received a dental examination; 77% attended a dentist 1\u20143\/year. Between\u2010meal snacking was common (84%); 71% chewed gum. Although 18% had ever smoked, 5% currently smoked. Most strongly agreed they expected to keep most of their teeth for all their life (76%); their future needs for fillings would be minimal (61%); smoking could adversely affect their teeth or gums (85%); and regular dental attendance was important for their dental health (51%). Congruent attitudes and behaviours favouring oral health were widely held concerning dental attendance, flossing and smoking.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusions:\u2002<\/jats:bold> Final\u2010year dental students showed well established, favourable oral hygiene attitudes and behaviours, with evidence to suggest this knowledge was developed whilst in dental school. Despite many ceasing smoking, 5% still smoked. 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