ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2021
Knowledge, Practices, and Perceptions about Tooth Whitening among Female Population in Saudi Arabia - A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening Products Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundTooth-whitening procedures have gained wide popularity among the Saudi population. The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and perception about tooth-whitening procedures among Jeddah's general population. MATERIALS AND
methodsA face-to-face interview was conducted on randomly selected female patients attending dental clinics. A pretested and structured questionnaire was used to record the response by calibrated interviewers. The responses regarding knowledge, attitude, and perceptions were recorded and subjected to statistical analysis.
resultsThe findings showed that the prevalence of tooth whitening among the participants was 43.7%, and about 8.7% reported that they did it once every year. In-office bleaching was the most preferred method (31.4%), followed by whitening toothpaste (8.7%). An increased frequency of bleaching was reported by participants belonging to younger age group (
conclusionThe knowledge related to the mechanism of action and adverse effects was average among the participants. Younger age groups were more concerned about tooth-whitening procedures compared to the older ones.
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