Survey on dental caries in Sapporo Dental College and Hospital, Dhaka

Abstract

Background: The most prevalent oral health issue brought on by bacterial interaction with tooth enamel is dental caries. Inadequate fluoride and the makeup of saliva are risk factors for dental caries. But the progression of caries is also influenced by other factors, including sociodemographic variables, behavior, cleanliness, dietary habits, and level of living. Thus, the purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of dental caries and related variables among patients who visited the Sapporo Dental College and Hospital in Dhaka dental Hospital. Method: From March 02–28, 2024, 221 systematically selected patients who were receiving care at Sapporo Dental College and Hospital in Dhaka dental hospital participated in a hospitalbased cross-sectional study. A certified dental practitioner conducted an oral examination and used a pre-tested questionnaire to gather data. An oral assessment involved the observation of fundamental sanitary practices. The presence of decay on the teeth served as a check for dental caries. The study involved 221 participants in total, 145 (65.3%) of whom were male and 76 (34.7%) of whom were female. The majority of people in the 20–30 age range are more impacted by bottled drinks and sugary food consumption. Conclusions: Dental caries was determined to be a public health issue with a high prevalence. Dental caries was found to be connected with poor oral hygiene behaviors, socioeconomic status, and educational attainment. The prevention of dental caries greatly depends on the integration of services and health promotion about oral cleanliness.