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June 28, 2026MedicineOpen Access

Exploring oral health awareness, barriers to dental hygiene, and socioeconomic factors in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional observational study

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BWBashayer M. WaliOAOmar G. AlahdalHAHajer A. Alsalmi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study investigates oral health awareness and barriers in Saudi Arabia, highlighting significant disparities.

Key Points

  • This study assesses oral health awareness, hygiene practices, and barriers among residents in Saudi Arabia.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional observational study with 967 participants across all 5 main regions of Saudi Arabia.
  • Data was collected using a structured self-administered questionnaire on demographics, oral hygiene, and barriers.
  • Multivariable logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with oral health awareness and barriers.
  • 52.5% of participants were aware of oral health's systemic impact; only 36.7% brushed twice daily.
  • Significantly lower awareness in the southern region (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.13–0.54, P < .001).
  • Financial constraints (49.1%) and occupational barriers (38.5%) were the most common challenges reported.

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Wali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40ba2161bb0a67205c61fdhttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000049550
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