Assessment of Gingival Health among Children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ameera Ibrahim Amer; Amjad Saleh Al harthi; Hanouf Jamaan Alharbi; Sarah Mansour Alshaalan; Ayoob mutleb alnafisah; Joud Khalid Alnemari; Shuruq Bandar Alharbi; Areej Mousem Almutairi; Sarah Abdulrahman Alhassan; Omar Salih Albalwi; Abdullah Abdulrahman Alamri; Mohammed Nasser Almutairi; Bayan Jaffar Al tuhaifa; Anass Khalid Alsarah; Shuruq Mohammed Aldossary

doi:10.63278/10.63278/mme.v31.1

Authors

Ameera Ibrahim Amer Consultant of Pediatric Dentistry, Jeddah first Health cluster, East Jeddah hospital, KSA
Amjad Saleh Al harthi BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Albahah, albahah region, KSA
Hanouf Jamaan Alharbi BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Aljouf, Aljouf region, KSA
Sarah Mansour Alshaalan BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Aljouf, Aljouf region, KSA
Ayoob mutleb alnafisah BDS, General Dentist, riadh alkhabra hospital, Qassim, KSA
Joud Khalid Alnemari BDS, General dentist, Jeddah, KSA
Shuruq Bandar Alharbi BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Almadinah, Almadinah region, KSA
Areej Mousem Almutairi BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Riyadh, KSA
Sarah Abdulrahman Alhassan BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Riyadh, KSA
Omar Salih Albalwi BDS, General Dentist, MOH, Tabuk, KSA
Abdullah Abdulrahman Alamri BDS, General Dentist, Asser, KSA
Mohammed Nasser Almutairi BDS, General Dentist, hafar Albatin, KSA
Bayan Jaffar Al tuhaifa BDS, General Dentist, Alahsa, KSA
Anass Khalid Alsarah BDS, Dental intern, King Khalid University, Abha, Aseer region, KSA
Shuruq Mohammed Aldossary Technician-Dental Assistant, Riyadh, KSA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/10.63278/mme.v31.1

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to determine the Assessment of Gingival Health among Children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This research will employ a cross-sectional study design to assess the gingival health of children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional approach allows for data collection from a representative population sample at a single point in time, providing a snapshot of gingival health status among children.

Results: The study included 250 participants. The most frequent gender among them was male (n= 144, 57.6%) and female (n= 106, 42.4%). The most frequent age among study participants was 9-12 years (n=71, 28.4%) followed by 13-16 years (n= 64, 25.6%), then 6-8 years (n=55, 22%), 3-5 years (n=34, 13.6%) and 2 years and less (n=26, 10.4%). The most frequent nationality among study participants was Saudi (n=212, 84.8%) and non-Saudi (n=38, 15.2%). Passive smoking among study participants, with most of them having smoked (n=154, 61.6%) and don’t smoke (n=96, 38.4%). Medical history among study participants, with most of them saying yes (n=160, 64%) and no (n=90, 36%). Participants were asked if they were using medical. Most frequently, people don’t use (n= 140, 56%) and use medical (n=110, 44%).

Conclusion: the study highlighted a significant prevalence of gingival health issues among children in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Factors such as poor oral hygiene practices, limited frequency of dental visits, and dental plaque and deposits were identified as contributing to gingival problems. The findings emphasize the need for improved oral health education, regular dental check-ups, and preventive measures to reduce the incidence of gingival diseases in children. Early intervention and community-based awareness programs are recommended to promote better oral health habits among children and their caregivers.

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