Oral health care among children in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral health is crucial for caries prevention. Research reported variations in oral health practices among countries and individuals. Therefore, this study aims to examine and compare oral hygiene practices among children aged 3 to 11 years old across five areas of Saudi Arabia.

Methods

This cross-sectional study includes healthy children aged 3 to 11 from five areas/regions of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered, validated parental questionnaire was constructed according to the WHO Oral Health Questionnaire for children, which inquires about the child's socio-demographic factors, oral health evaluation, and oral hygiene practice.

Results

Out of the 1516 parents who participated, 21.2% reported their children brushing twice a day. Regression analysis found tha

SUBMITTER: Sabbagh HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11414108 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature