Comparative assessment of oral health knowledge and dental behavior among individuals with and without hearing impairments in Jordan
The substantial gaps in oral health knowledge and practices among individuals with hearing impairments highlight the need for targeted educational interventions. Culturally sensitive tools, such as visual aids, videos, and tailored oral health programs, could improve hygiene practices, reduce disease risk, and enhance the quality of life in this underserved population.
Authors
- Siddharthan Selvaraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7776-3335)
- Majd M. Alsaleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5561-1613)
- Abedelmalek Kalefh Tabnjh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8263-4944)
- Sabha Mahmoud Alshatrat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3740-6747)
- Wael M Al-Omari
Institutions
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JO)
- University of Puthisastra (KH)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (IN)
- Saveetha University (IN)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1643903
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Jordan University of Science and Technology