Objective: To assess the oral health knowledge and practices among individuals with chronic systemic conditions. Study Design: Observational / Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Qassim University dental hospital over a period of seven months from Sep 2024 to April 2025.Methods: A total of 297 participants with diagnosed chronic systemic conditions were recruited through convenience sampling. Data were collected via a structured electronic questionnaire covering demographics, medical history, oral health knowledge and practices, and perceived barriers. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square/Fisher’s Exact Test, and Spearman’s correlation were applied, with p<0.05 considered statistically significant.Results: A total of 297 participants were included, with the majority aged over 60 years 108(36.4%) and predominantly male 209(70.4%). Diabetes 136(45.8%) and hypertension 111(37.4%) were the most common chronic conditions. A significant association was found between type of chronic illness and awareness of its impact on oral health (p < 0.001), with diabetic participants showing greater awareness. Similarly, self-reported medication- related oral health effects and receipt of oral health education were significantly associated with the type of condition (p < 0.001). Positive correlations were observed between oral health knowledge scores and practices like brushing, flossing, and dental visits, particularly among diabetic and hypertensive participants.Conclusion: Oral health knowledge and practices differed significantly among individuals with chronic systemic conditions, with those having diabetes and other illnesses demonstrating better awareness and behaviors compared to hypertensive patients.
Syed Fareed Mohsin (Sat,) studied this question.