Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice: Oral Health Awareness in Adults at a Riyadh Tertiary Hospital

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Cross-sectional survey assesses oral health knowledge and practices in adults at a Riyadh hospital, indicating gaps in prevention adherence.

A significant 78.1% of participants correctly identified fluoride as a caries preventive.
Despite 86.7% acknowledging the importance of preventive visits, only 48.4% actually adhered to annual check-ups.
Cross-sectional survey involved 384 adults enrolled through systematic random sampling between March and June 2025.
Tailored educational interventions are needed to improve adherence to preventive oral health practices.

Alshubeki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey assesses oral health knowledge and practices in adults at a Riyadh hospital, indicating gaps in prevention adherence.

A significant 78.1% of participants correctly identified fluoride as a caries preventive.
Despite 86.7% acknowledging the importance of preventive visits, only 48.4% actually adhered to annual check-ups.
Cross-sectional survey involved 384 adults enrolled through systematic random sampling between March and June 2025.
Tailored educational interventions are needed to improve adherence to preventive oral health practices.

Alshubeki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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