Dental Visits and Predictors of Regular Attendance Among Female Schoolchildren in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Alhareky, Muhanad; Nazir, Muhammad Ashraf

doi:10.2147/ccide.s300108

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“…The pain or trouble of teeth and gum was the most significant common reason for rural and urban children to visit the dentist (55.7% and 54.5%, respectively). These results came in accordance with many studies conducted in different provinces and regions of Saudi Arabia [9,15,[18][19][20][21]. Furthermore, our study was consistent with Rafi et al [22], which reports that about 54.6% of rural children visit the dentist due to tooth pain.…”

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“…The common frequency of cleaning teeth among urban and rural children was once or twice daily (63.2%). Similar results were found in different research in Saudi Arabia regions [14,18,20]. The use of toothbrush with fluoridated toothpaste in our study was higher in urban and rural children (79.6%, 97.1%, and 78.7%, respectively), with no significant difference between them, which was in alignment with the results observed by Prabhu et al [14] with 69.0%.…”

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Children's Oral Health Status Among Urban and Rural Areas of Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alhudaithi,

Alsughier,

Alzaidan

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Dental caries is a disease that is quite common in children and has a negative impact on their oral health, mental health, and quality of life. This study aimed to collect and correlate information about oral health awareness, oral health status, and oral hygiene practices in the urban and rural areas of Saudi Arabia.Methods: The cross-sectional study was carried out among three dental clusters of Qassim from November 2022 to April 2023 in 12 schools on seven-to 12-year-old children. Data collection was done using the WHO Oral Health Questionnaire for Children.Results: The current investigation included 700 children, 360 males and 340 females. Both urban and rural parents were more educated. Most children in rural areas reported excellent gum health than in urban areas (48.2% and 41.3%, respectively). Pain was the most common cause of visiting the dentist in rural more than in urban areas (55.7% and 54.5%, respectively). A significantly higher frequency of sugar consumption was reported for rural children. Conclusion:Most rural and urban children take care of their teeth. The vast majority of them use a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean their teeth. However, the dental visit was not regular and only related to the toothache. They need more oral health education and promotion programs to improve the knowledge of oral health behavior in the Qassim region and the rest of Saudi Arabia.

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Children's Oral Health Status Among Urban and Rural Areas of Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alhudaithi,

Alsughier,

Alzaidan

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…This could be because the children who needed treatment or complained went to the dentist. This concept was supported and postulated by a few researchers [ 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 ]. Visiting the dentist not only has a therapeutic component, but the educational intervention performed by health professionals within their practice also helps promote oral health in the population [ 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ].…”

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“…Thomson et al [ 48 ] reported that the notion of having regular dental visits might be associated with better oral health. Children who visit the dentist on a regular basis may have better oral hygiene, fewer dental problems, and control over the number of sugary drinks they consume [ 49 ]. In the previous study, it was evident that children who visited had higher dmft scores (8.14 ± 3.12) compared to the children who had never been to the dentist in the past, who had lower dmft scores (4.71 ± 4.61).…”

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Influence of Tooth Brushing and Previous Dental Visits on Dental Caries Status among Saudi Arabian Children

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Objective: To evaluate the dental caries status and its association with tooth brushing frequency and previous dental visits among Arabian children. Methods: Arabian school children attend a specialty pediatric dental clinic at Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia. Only children of Saudi origin with primary dentition were included in the study, and only one examiner was involved in the assessment and data collection. The parents of children completed a questionnaire to investigate possible explanatory variables for caries status, including tooth brushing frequency and previous dental visits. Dental caries were diagnosed according to the criteria recommended by the World Health Organization (2013). The comparison performed was based on sex, age, tooth brushing frequency, and previous dental visits. The descriptive statistics were carried out using SPSS (version 21.0) with a p-value of <0.05 significance. Results: The study involved 268 Saudi children with a mean age of 4.6 ± 1.1 years. The caries prevalence was 78.8%, and the mean dmft was 5.82 ± 4.48, while the overall mean scores for decayed, missing, and filled were 3.903 ± 3.69, 1.18 ± 1.69, and 0.73 ± 1.35, respectively. The mean dmft scores for the <3 years, 3.1–6 years, and >6 years old children were found to be 1.74, 6.58, and 4.58, respectively. Among the children, the females reported higher dmf scores (7.51 ± 4.18) compared to males (4.97 ± 4.39) with a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). Fifty percent of the children had tooth brushing habits of once daily, followed by never (22.4%), twice daily (15.7%), and rarely (11.2%) brushed their teeth. Statistically significant correlations were found between the children’s dental caries status, age, and dental visits, while sex and tooth brushing did not find a correlation. Conclusion: The prevalence of dental caries among Arabian preschool children was higher. Mandibular second molars were commonly affected by dental caries, while mandibular central incisors were less frequently affected. The child’s age and frequency of dental checkups were positively related to the prevalence of dental caries.

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“…Hence, it is important to teach children and adolescents good oral health behaviors because they will carry those valuable lessons with them as they get older ( 10 ). Particularly, it is important to possess knowledge about dietary habits, brushing habits and dental visits, which will enable individuals to have good oral health ( 9 , 11 - 13 ). The results of numerous studies showed that most children brush their teeth once a day ( 14 , 15 ).…”

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Dental Caries Prevalence and Oral Health Status among 15-Year- Old Adolescents in Kosovo

Ferizi¹,

Bimbashi²,

Kelmendi³

2022

Acta Stomatol Croat

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Introduction Caries has a harmful impact on oral and general health and is a major public health problem among children and adolescents. The objective of present study was to investigate into dental caries, oral hygiene, the frequency of brushing habits and dental visits among 15- year- old adolescents. Material and methods This cross-sectional study was carried out on a random sample of 323 15- year- old adolescents in different schools and municipalities of Kosovo. Oral clinical examination and self-administered questionnaire were used to obtain information about dental caries and oral health practices. Oral hygiene and caries status in permanent dentition was assessed through the DMFT index and Oral Hygiene Index - Simplified (OHI-S). The level of statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results The total mean of the DMFT index was 3.21 ± 2.193, while component D of the DMFT index dominated in both genders, with slightly higher values in boys compared to girls (2.15±2.092, and 1.91±1.919). The mean OHI-S index of adolescents aged 15 was found to be 1.945±3.926. Over 50% of schoolchildren brush their teeth only once per day and they have visited the dentist only when it was necessary. Irregular tooth-brushing, dental visits and poor oral hygiene index were significantly related to dental caries. Conclusion The results of the study showed poor oral health status among 15- year- old adolescents in Kosovo. There is an emergent need for caries-prevention programs focusing on oral health and healthy habits.

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Dental Visits and Predictors of Regular Attendance Among Female Schoolchildren in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 8 publications

References 34 publications

Children's Oral Health Status Among Urban and Rural Areas of Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Children's Oral Health Status Among Urban and Rural Areas of Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Influence of Tooth Brushing and Previous Dental Visits on Dental Caries Status among Saudi Arabian Children

Dental Caries Prevalence and Oral Health Status among 15-Year- Old Adolescents in Kosovo

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