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ArticleBMC oral health2026

Orthodontic patients' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding periodontal health.

Jing Sun, Liang Chen, Lande Xue, Man Chen, Peipei Zhang, Hui Li, Shengnan Zhang, Yugang Sun

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Jing Sun *Central Laboratory, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China.
Liang Chen *Jinan Stomatological Hospital Shungeng Branch, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Discipline of Oral Medicine, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China.
Lande XueCentral Laboratory, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China.
Man ChenJinan Stomatological Hospital East Branch, Central Laboratory, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China.
Peipei ZhangHospital Infection Management Office, Central Laboratory, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China.
Hui LiDepartment of Neurology, The People's Hospital of Gaoqing District, Gaoqing, Shandong, 256300, China.
Shengnan ZhangJinan Stomatological Hospital East Branch, Central Laboratory, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China. jnskqyyzsn@163.com.
Yugang SunJinan Stomatological Hospital Shungeng Branch, Jinan Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Jinan Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Laboratory of Oral Diseases and Tissue Regeneration, Shandong Provincial Key Medical and Health Discipline of Oral Medicine, Jinan Stomatological Hospital, Jinan, Shandong Province, 250001, China. yugangsun@163.com.

Funding

Clinical medicine science and technology innovation plan of Jinan 202328023Dean' Research Fund of Jinan Stomatological Hospital 2021-01Science and Technology Development Program of Jinan Municipal Health Commission 2023-2-161
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Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of orthodontic patients regarding periodontal health.

methodsA multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted between December 2024 and May 2025 at Jinan Stomatological Hospital. Structured questionnaires were administered to collect demographic information and to evaluate participants' KAP scores related to periodontal health. A cutoff value of 70% of the maximum possible score was applied to define adequate knowledge, positive attitude, and proactive practice.

resultsA total of 2,638 valid questionnaires were included in the final analysis. Among the respondents, 1,636 (62.02%) were female, with a mean age of 31.59 ± 10.44 years. A total of 1,853 participants (70.24%) were undergoing orthodontic treatment for the first time. The mean scores for KAP were 12.54 ± 3.94 (possible range: 0-18), 46.00 ± 4.13 (possible range: 10-50), and 39.30 ± 5.01 (possible range: 9-45), respectively. Structural equation modeling (SEM) demonstrated that knowledge was positively associated with attitude (β = 0.493, P < 0.001) and practice (β = 0.753, P < 0.001), and that attitude was positively associated with practice (β = 1.087, P < 0.001). In addition, knowledge showed an indirect association with practice mediated by attitude (β = 0.535, P < 0.001).

conclusionOrthodontic patients exhibited insufficient knowledge but maintained generally positive attitudes and proactive practices regarding periodontal health. These findings highlight the importance of understanding periodontal health literacy among orthodontic patients within a descriptive KAP framework. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePeriodontal DiseasesAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeOral HygieneOrthodonticsPatient EducationPeriodontal Diseases

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PMID42237125
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