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October 1, 2025

Oral Health Knowledge and Behaviors of Oral Hygiene and Regular Dental Visits among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional Study

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HAHaya AlayadiNANouf M. AlqudsiAAAsma A. Altamimi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study measures oral health knowledge and dental visit behaviors in university students, indicating gaps in regular attendance.

Key Points

  • University students in Riyadh show good oral health knowledge, yet only 25% regularly visit a dentist.
  • Participants with regular dental visits had significantly higher knowledge and behavior scores, indicating a strong correlation.
  • This study employed a cross-sectional approach, analyzing data from 395 students using a validated questionnaire.
  • Addressing socioeconomic barriers is crucial to improve regular dental visits and enhance overall oral health in this population.

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Alayadi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89defe798ba2fc497bf1https://doi.org/10.4103/lms.lms_2_24
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