Knowledge, behaviours and beliefs of parents regarding the oral health of their children

Authors

  • F Salama Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, Detroit
  • A Alwohaibi College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh
  • A Alabdullatif College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh
  • A Alnasser College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh
  • Z Hafiz College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.02.03

Keywords:

Attitudes, Beliefs, Child, Oral health knowledge, Parents

Abstract

AIM: The purpose of this study was to assess the Saudi parent's knowledge, behaviours, and beliefs regarding the oral health of their children. METHODS: Parents answered a questionnaire, which included questions about parental knowledge, behaviours, and beliefs regarding dental caries development, baby bottle use, and how to care for children's oral health as well as the reasons for their children's first visit to the dentist and other questions. CONCLUSION: There is discrepancy between parental knowledge, behaviours, and beliefs regarding oral health of their children and there is association of these variables with their sociodemographic status.