Exploring the knowledge of oral health and nutrition among Saudi Arabian dental professionals: a nationwide survey
Our findings reveal that dental professionals in Saudi Arabia have varying knowledge regarding the relationship between diet and oral health. While awareness exists, there are gaps in understanding the nutritional factors influencing oral health outcomes. Addressing these knowledge gaps through targeted educational interventions is essential, given the crucial role dental professionals play in promoting oral health and educating patients on the importance of nutrition. Enhancing this knowledge will improve patient care and contribute to better community health outcomes through informed preventive strategies and public health initiatives.
Authors
- Nahid Mahmoud Hassan Elamin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1868-2284)
- Reghunathan S. Preethanath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6221-0578)
- Sameena Parveen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0800-4511)
- Mohammed Bajahzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5244-299X)
- Husham E. Homeida
- Samar Saeed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9199-9152)
- Abdulrahman A. Alsayegh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6948-4582)
- Syeda Arshiya Ara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5680-1171)
- Hind Ali Osman
- Ogail Yousif Dawod (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4439-0173)
- Abdullah Y. Otayf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3565-6013)
Institutions
- KLE Society Hospital (IN)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05363-7
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Jazan University