The Oral Health Status and Attitudes of Saudi Adolescent Male Students in Albaha Province: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

There is a burgeoning amount of global literature on the impact of poor oral health status on quality of life, particularly that pertaining to adolescents. For example, tooth decay affects the willingness of children to speak, smile and eat [1]. Likewise, the adverse effects of periodontal disease on the quality of life of individuals have been observed to be substantial [2]. Thus, an exploration and evaluation of the oral health status of any community is warranted to inform the establishment and implementation of suitable oral health interventions to reduce these negative effects.