ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Oral Hygiene Behavior of School Children in Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Survey.
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- Correlation of Dental Caries with Body Mass Index in Children Aged 5-14 Years: A Cross-sectional Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes and oral health care practices of children in Tshwane District, South Africa.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Oral health care among children in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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- Oral health manifestations and the perceived quality of life among Saudi children: a cross-sectional study.PeerJ · 2024Article
- Toothpaste use in Peruvian children during COVID-19 pandemic: results from a National Demographic and Health Survey.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2023Article
- Children's Oral Health Status Among Urban and Rural Areas of Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2023Article
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- Oral Health Needs and Barriers among Children in Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Self-Reported Basic Oral Health Knowledge of Primary School Students and Teachers in Rural Areas of Saudi Arabia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2021Article
- Dental Visits and Predictors of Regular Attendance Among Female Schoolchildren in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
aimOral health is an integral part of general health, and good knowledge and oral hygiene practices are the key to achieving oral health. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude, and oral hygiene practices of school children in Saudi Arabia and the need for dental health education and intervention. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among male school children (
resultsOnly 41.9% of the children had good oral hygiene. Of the sampled children, 72.7% used a toothbrush and toothpaste, but only 2.2% were aware of dental floss; 62.7% children brushed for 1-2 minutes and had good oral hygiene, but 55.9% of children had no knowledge about periodontal health. Only 30.1% parents observed their children during tooth brushing.
conclusionUse of a toothbrush and toothpaste is the most commonly used and most effective oral hygiene aid. Brushing twice a day for 1-2 minutes seems to be effective. Oral health care education should be included in the school curriculum, and a parental awareness program is needed to emphasize their role in the dental health of their children. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Kannan SPK, Alfahaid SF, Alharbi AS,
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