Oral Health in Saudi Arabia

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

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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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Exploring the Association Between Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Young Women in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Alzeer,

AlJameel,

Øzhayat

2024

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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ObjectivesOne approach for improving oral health is focusing on oral health literacy (OHL). In this study, we aimed to investigate the association between OHL and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) and to identify relevant OHL intervention targets that can be used to improve oral health.MethodsWe performed a cross‐sectional questionnaire study among 1889 10th grade female students in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We then assessed OHL using the Arabic version of the short version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry scale (A‐HeLD‐14). OHRQoL was assessed using the 14‐item oral health impact profile (OHIP‐14). Information on socio‐demographics and oral health‐related behaviours (e.g., toothbrushing, sugary diet consumption and dental attendance) was also collected. The relationship between OHL and OHRQoL was investigated using binary logistic regression adjusted for sociodemographic information and oral health‐related behaviours.ResultsIn both the adjusted and unadjusted models, poor OHL was significantly associated with OHRQoL problems (odds ration [OR] = 2.90, p < 0.001). Having any OHL problem was significantly associated with having an OHRQoL problem (p < 0.001). The ORs were highest for the domains of financial barriers (OR = 2.49, p < 0.001) and receptivity (OR = 2.16, p < 0.001).ConclusionInterventions targeted at individuals with low OHL are crucial to improving OHRQoL in the population. The most relevant interventions concern (a) dedicating time and attention to oral health and (b) financial barriers.

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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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Oral Health in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 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

Exploring the Association Between Oral Health Literacy and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life Among Young Women in the Eastern Province of 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

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