Dental Problems Present among Healthcare Professionals in Pakistan due to the Consumption of Carbonated Drinks

Objective: To comprehend the association between frequencies of consumption of carbonated drinks and oralcomplications as well as to recognize the practices of healthcare workers regarding intake of carbonated drinks.Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study.Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry,CMH-Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry Lahore, Pakisttan from October 2021 to May 2022.Methods: The study was conducted on recognized MBBS, BDS, and Allied Health Science healthcareprofessionals from urban and rural areas of Pakistan. A pre-tested questionnaire was filled out by 1930healthcare workers from government and private setups. Frequency and cross-tabulation analysis was done toobtain chi-squared results and P values.Results: Almost 90.6% of respondents were consumers and 9.3% weren't or had stopped consumption. Fromthe daily consumers 85% had cavities, 84% had sensitivity . 97% of them had discoloration and 87% had erosion.It was found that increased frequency of consumption caused more of the above-mentioned dental effects andthe P-value was found to be significant.Conclusion: This study suggests that increased frequency of consumption can cause cavities, sensitivity,discoloration, and erosion of teeth. There is a need to create awareness among the general public by healthcaregivers, about the injurious effects of carbonated drinks.