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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the actual state college students' behavior about the use of oral hygiene devices and to collect the baseline data for developing appropriate educational objectives to improve oral health. The subjects in this study 103 in province S university students' from september 2 to september 22, 2011. For the data analysis, an SPSS WIN 12.0 program was used and its signification level was 0.05. 1. To sex and age according to the practice application of oral hygiene auxiliary supplies distinction, there were significant difference that dental floss, interdental brush (p<0.05). 2. Regarding the motivation of using those oral hygiene devices 56.3% that it was because of recommendation by dental hospital. Negative answers 54.9% that it was because no selection guidance. 3. The affecting factors on the oral health state was gargle the solution, explained 7.2% (β=-0.265, p<0.05). The finding of this study, to increase the use of oral hygiene auxiliary supplies to people of the appropriate selection and correct usage of oral hygiene auxiliary supplies. To improve the oral health status effectively, informations and materials should be provide to dentist, dental hygienists and people.