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June 10, 2026The Saudi Dental JournalOpen Access

Parental factors influencing children’s oral health in Saudi Arabia: a narrative review

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HHHassan Suliman Halawany

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Narrative review examines how parental factors affect children's oral health outcomes in Saudi Arabia, highlighting areas for improvement.

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  • This review evaluates how various parental factors influence children's oral health in Saudi Arabia, focusing on knowledge and practices.
  • Conducted a structured search of five electronic databases for relevant studies.
  • Studies were narratively synthesized based on the Scale for the Assessment of Narrative Review Articles (SANRA).
  • Evaluated factors including parental knowledge, attitudes, and socioeconomic status influencing children's oral health.
  • Parental oral health literacy correlated with better child brushing habits and preventive service use.
  • High rates of dental caries were linked to inadequate supervision and socioeconomic disadvantage.
  • Barriers to dental care for children with special needs were identified, alongside influences on orthodontic treatment demand.

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Hassan Suliman Halawany (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a29012e6f82f25be989d8a3https://doi.org/10.1007/s44445-026-00196-2
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