Prevalence and Demographic Insights in Public Dental Clinics in Jazan, Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Bokhari, Mosa A. Shubayr, Rawan Ali Alfaifi

et al.

Medical Science Monitor, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 31

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Background:In Saudi Arabia, particularly the Jazan region, a high prevalence of caries is reported among children, while adult data remain limited.This study aimed to assess sex, age, and distribution dental adults in Arabia. Material/Methods:A cross-sectional assessed walk-in patients from 4 centers using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013).Seven trained dentists conducted examinations, ensuring interrater reliability (Cronbach alpha=0.7).Sociodemographic Decayed, Missing, Filled Permanent Teeth (DMFT) scores were collected analyzed by tooth type, arches, sides arches.Data STATA/SE 15.1, descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t tests.Statistical significance was set at P£0.05. Results:Of 312 participants, 94.6% women.Caries highest 26-30 year age group (24.4%), overall 94.6%.Maxillary arch had higher (91.3%) than mandibular (84.9%), with molars most affected.DMFT lowest 19-25 (9.33±5.23)and 36-40 (13.42±4.94).Participants over 50 years showed significant loss (6.09±5.51).There difference association between presence type groups (P=0.005,P=0.002 ANOVA). Conclusions:Widespread region found, affecting diverse demographics.Findings stress need for preventive care, early intervention, tailored treatments address age-specific sexrelated differences, improve oral health outcomes.

Language: Английский

Prevalence and Demographic Insights in Public Dental Clinics in Jazan, Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Bokhari, Mosa A. Shubayr, Rawan Ali Alfaifi

et al.

Medical Science Monitor, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 31

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Background:In Saudi Arabia, particularly the Jazan region, a high prevalence of caries is reported among children, while adult data remain limited.This study aimed to assess sex, age, and distribution dental adults in Arabia. Material/Methods:A cross-sectional assessed walk-in patients from 4 centers using WHO Oral Health Assessment Form (2013).Seven trained dentists conducted examinations, ensuring interrater reliability (Cronbach alpha=0.7).Sociodemographic Decayed, Missing, Filled Permanent Teeth (DMFT) scores were collected analyzed by tooth type, arches, sides arches.Data STATA/SE 15.1, descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t tests.Statistical significance was set at P£0.05. Results:Of 312 participants, 94.6% women.Caries highest 26-30 year age group (24.4%), overall 94.6%.Maxillary arch had higher (91.3%) than mandibular (84.9%), with molars most affected.DMFT lowest 19-25 (9.33±5.23)and 36-40 (13.42±4.94).Participants over 50 years showed significant loss (6.09±5.51).There difference association between presence type groups (P=0.005,P=0.002 ANOVA). Conclusions:Widespread region found, affecting diverse demographics.Findings stress need for preventive care, early intervention, tailored treatments address age-specific sexrelated differences, improve oral health outcomes.

Language: Английский

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