Introduction: Health behavior entails a complex variety of knowledge, attitudes and actions which positively or negatively impact health. The dental communities who supposedly are the role models as far as oral health is concerned are considered to have adequate knowledge to practice appropriate oral hygiene, dental care and oral health behaviour. Objective: The present study was carried out to assess the self perceptions, oral hygiene practices and oral health status among dental practitioners. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 dentists using area sampling in Hyderabad, Telangana. Oral health behaviour and perceptions on their oral health status was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. WHO Dentition status-2013 and OHIS index was recorded. Results: About 61 % of the dentists brushed their teeth twice daily, with only 16.5% of them following modified bass technique. 43.5% of the dentists delay their dental treatment due to time factor (16.5%) and negligence (13%). There was no association between perception of dentists regarding their oral health status and the DMFT scores. The OHIS scores and the self perception were significantly associated. Conclusion: Unsatisfactory oral hygiene of the dentists in the study recommends regular dental visits by a dentist too, thus discouraging the wrong notion that self check up would be sufficient for dentists. As a health professional, one should not ignore oral health as a trivial issue as it may lead to loss of time and resources. Dental Public Health Significance: The health educator should follow what he preaches. He should set an example for other people to follow. Dentists play a pivotal role in promoting oral health in the society. Hence, it is important as a dentist to maintain their own oral health.