The effect of unhealthy dietary habits on the incidence of dental caries and overweight/obesity among Egyptian school children (a cross-sectional study)
Publication date: 2022
Obesity and dental caries are public health problems in Egypt. Factors such as unhealthy diet, poor oral hygiene, and physical inactivity can play a major role in both problems. This study was carried out to illuminate the mutual unhealthy dietary risk factors associated with the incidence of both health conditions. This study concludes that Overweight/obesity was positively correlated with primary dentition dental caries. Desserts and soft drinks could be the common risk factors associated with high caries and overweight/obesity incidence among Egyptian school children; conversely, consumption of fruits and vegetables could hinder both health conditions.
The occurrence of periodontal diseases and its correlation with different risk factors among a convenient sample of adult Egyptian population: a cross-sectional study
Publication date: 2020
The present study was carried out to evaluate the occurrence and the severity of periodontal disease and its correlation with different risk factors. Periodontal examination was performed on 343 adults attending the outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, as well as three private clinics. Socio-demographic data, brushing frequency, body mass index and dietary habits were recorded using a questionnaire. The present study clarifies that age, brushing frequency, carbohydrates and caffeinated drinks consumption are significant factors influencing the occurrence and the severity of periodontal diseases.
The potential impact of age, gender, body mass index, socioeconomic status and dietary habits on the prevalence of dental caries among Egyptian adults: a cross-sectional study
Publication date: 2019
A total of 359 Egyptian adults (age range, 18-74 years) were examined over a period of 3 months, starting from November 2017 until January 2018. Socio-demographic data, brushing frequency, body mass index and eating habits were recorded and collected using a questionnaire. Dental examination was performed using the Decayed, Missing and Filled tooth index. The results of the present study clarify that age, body mass index, socio-economic status, education level and brushing frequency are risk factors significantly associated with dental caries prevalence amongst Egyptian adults.
The prevalence of dental caries among Egyptian children and adolescences and its association with age, socioeconomic status, dietary habits and other risk factors. A cross-sectional study
Publication date: 2019
A total number of 369 Egyptian children and adolescents (age ranges from 3-18 years) were examined over the period from November 2017 to January 2018. Socio-demographic data, oral hygiene measures and dietary habits for children were recorded. Dental status was analyzed using several indicators. The present study clarifies the significant risk factors associated with dental caries amongst Egyptian children.