Oral Health in Saudi Arabia

Siddiqui, Ammar Ahmed; Al-Enizy, Abdulmjeed Sadoon; Alshammary, Freah; Shaikh, Sameer; Amin, Junaid

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-36811-1_200

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“…Despite a general improvement in socio-economic conditions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) ( Siddiqui et al, 2021 ), the prevalence of oral diseases is higher than those of other developed and developing countries. The most prevalent oral diseases in the KSA are dental caries, gingival and periodontal diseases ( Al-Ansari, 2014 , AlGhamdi et al, 2020 , Alshammari et al, 2021 , Idrees et al, 2014 , MOH, 2021 , Qataberi et al, 2020 , Shubayr et al, 2021 , Siddiqui et al, 2021 , Tabassum et al, 2022 ). These diseases are preventable if good oral health behaviours are adhered to, including daily oral hygiene care, proper dietary habits, and regular dental visits ( Akinyamoju et al, 2018 ).…”

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The association between oral health literacy and oral health-related behaviours among female adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Alzeer,

AlJameel,

Rosing

et al. 2024

The Saudi Dental Journal

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The association between oral health literacy and oral health-related behaviours among female adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Alzeer,

AlJameel,

Rosing

et al. 2024

The Saudi Dental Journal

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Medical Conditions, Oral Health Practices, and Barriers to Treatment among Patients Visiting a Teaching Dental Hospital in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Alonaizan

Almas

Nazir

et al. 2022

The Scientific World Journal

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Objective. To assess the prevalence of medical conditions, oral hygiene practices, and dental visits among patients who attended a teaching dental hospital in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Materials & Methods. This retrospective cross-sectional study used patient records from 2009 to 2015 from the dental hospital of the College of Dentistry Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam. Patients’ demographics, medical history, oral hygiene practices, reasons for attending the facility, attendance patterns, and smoking habits were studied. Results. The study included 1502 records of patients with 65.1% of males and 34.9% of females. The prevalence of medical conditions was 25.7% in the study. The most common medical conditions included diabetes mellitus (7.2%), hypertension (6.5%), and anemia (4.7%). Only 21.8% reported visiting the dental hospital in the past one year. The prevalence of smoking was 16.7%, and this did not differ significantly between healthy and medically compromised patients ( P = 0.165 ). Fillings were the most common (21.6%) reason for visiting a dental hospital, followed by treatment for periodontal problems (12.9%) and oral lesions (12.6%), whereas treatment for braces (orthodontics) was the least common (5%) reason for visiting the hospital. The reasons for visiting the hospital did not differ significantly between healthy and medically compromised patients ( P > 0.05 ). The three most common barriers to dental visits included long waiting time (18.1%), fear of dental treatment (14.4%), and difficulty in getting an appointment (11.3%). Conclusion. The study showed that dental patients had a high prevalence of medical conditions. Diabetes mellitus was the most prevalent problem. Most patients visited the dental hospital to receive restorative treatment, and a long waiting time was the most common barrier to dental visits. Public health measures should be taken to improve the general health and oral care of patients.

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Assessing oral health knowledge among public school children in Saudi Arabian subpopulation

Almalki,

Adil,

Mustafa

et al. 2024

J Health Popul Nutr

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Introduction Oral hygiene is paramount for maintaining optimal oral and physical health, especially among children who are particularly susceptible to dental caries and issues due to dietary habits and inadequate hygiene practices. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of oral health among public school children, analyse their oral hygiene habits, educate parents on the importance of oral health for their children, and implement an oral hygiene educational program in Al-Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. Methods Four public elementary schools were selected for the study, with a sample size of 200 school-going children participating. A structured questionnaire was used to assess awareness and knowledge of oral health among the participants. SPSS software version 26 was used for data analysis. Multiple regression analysis and correlation tests was employed to explore the relationships between the different variables measured in the study. Results The findings revealed a significant lack of awareness regarding oral health among school children. Oral hygiene habits were found to be inadequate in many participants. Overall, the findings highlight the need for targeted interventions aimed at promoting regular dental visits, addressing dental fear, and fostering positive oral hygiene practices among school-going children to improve oral health outcomes in the studied population. Conclusion The study highlighted a critical gap in oral health awareness among school children, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. While the oral hygiene educational program has been implemented and future data will shed light on its effectiveness, preliminary observations suggest that such programs could potentially improve oral health outcomes and overall engagement among students.

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Oral Health in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 103 publications

The association between oral health literacy and oral health-related behaviours among female adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

The association between oral health literacy and oral health-related behaviours among female adolescents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Medical Conditions, Oral Health Practices, and Barriers to Treatment among Patients Visiting a Teaching Dental Hospital in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Assessing oral health knowledge among public school children in Saudi Arabian subpopulation

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