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Objective: The study aimed to assess the relationship between health knowledge, demographic determinants, and dental caries intensity in adults.Materials and methods: The study involved 100 patients aged 19 to 64 years. A structured questionnaire assessed sociodemographic factors and oral health knowledge. The DMFT+t index evaluates the incidence of dental caries in them.Results: The интензитета на зъбния кариес, was high in participants with low oral health literacy (9.37 ± 3.17), followed by those with a satisfactory level of health knowledge (6.25 ± 2.53) and participants with a high level of health knowledge (4.73 ± 1.22). Participants' age and gender were not significantly associated with health knowledge, in contrast to education (Rho= 0.818, p<0.001) and employment (Rho=−0.476<0.01), where a significant correlation was found.Conclusion: A significant association between health knowledge with DMFT score was found in participants.

Aim:The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental caries in individuals over 18. Materials and methods:Patients over 18 participated in the study after signing informed consent. The risk factors for developing dental caries were evaluated -carbohydrate diet, oral hygiene, and saliva with its characteristics. Results:The obtained results show that the risk factors for developing dental caries intake of carbohydrate foods and oral hygiene in most participants are high risk, leading to their oral risk profile. Conclusion:The present study demonstrated significant levels of carbohydrate intake and poor oral hygiene in most of the patients; according to WHO recommendations for improving the oral health of the population, the focus should be placed on prevention, health education, promotion of oral health, and implementation of preventive measures in them by creating preventative programs.