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August 11, 2025International Journal of Environmental SciencesOpen Access

Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice: Oral Health Awareness in Adults at a Riyadh Tertiary Hospital

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AAAmal H. AlshubekiAOAlaa A. ObeidRARand H. Almujel

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey assessed oral health knowledge and behaviors in adults, indicating gaps in periodontal disease recognition and practice adherence.

Key Points

  • A significant 78.1% identified fluoride as a method for preventing caries, while only 41.4% recognized gum bleeding as a warning sign for periodontal disease.
  • Descriptive statistics showed that 86.7% of participants valued preventive visits, but only 48.4% scheduled annual check-ups.
  • This cross-sectional survey enrolled 384 adults at a tertiary hospital, collecting data on sociodemographics and oral health knowledge.
  • Tailored educational interventions are needed to improve adherence to preventive oral health practices and address knowledge gaps.

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Alshubeki et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af495fad7bf08b1ead598dhttps://doi.org/10.64252/b4s1tt64
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