Oral health awareness and hygiene practices among Pakistani children: a cross-sectional survey
Despite adequate awareness, gaps exist between knowledge and practice in pediatric oral hygiene. School-based programs, improved parental education, and regular preventive dental visits are crucial to reduce oral disease burden in Pakistani children.
Authors
- Muhammad Farrukh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3569-305X)
- Jaber Hamad Jaber Amin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3493-7314)
- Aminah Ikram Ullah
- Kanza Ahmed Chandio
- Yumnah Zubair
- Muhammad Anas
Institutions
- Bacha Khan University (PK)
- Karachi Medical and Dental College (PK)
- Rawalpindi Medical University (PK)
- Khyber Medical University (PK)
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (PK)
- Sinnar University (SD)
- Ebara Hospital (JP)
- Ziauddin University (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1709750
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00