Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene

May 2019 Vol. 5(2), pp. 040-048

ISSN: 2984-8806

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Original Research Paper

Challenges Faced by the General Public in Receiving Dental Care in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia; A Survey-based Study

Faisal Al Dalbahi¹, Latifa Abdulrahman² and Shahzeb Ansari³*

¹Dental Intern, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
²Dental Intern, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.
³Dental Intern, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, KSA.

Corresponding Author's Email: shahzebhasan@riyadh.edu.sa

Accepted 10th May, 2019.

Abstract

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Introduction: Access to dental care is related to several factors and barriers, which are faced by the general public. It is important to determine and eradicate these problems in order to provide maximum dental care to the patients. Materials and Methods: A crosssectional study comprising of a closed-ended survey. A total of 600 residents of Riyadh city took part in this study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed in order to achieve the desired results. Results: A total of N=600 participants filled the survey, out of which 45% were males and 55% females. 30% belonged to 18-25 years of age group, 21% to 26-35 years, 23% to 35-45 years and 25% 45+ years. As far as nationality was concerned, 95% were Saudis whereas the rest were non-Saudis. Conclusion: High cost of private dental care and a combination of all problems associated with lack of dental care were found to be the major barriers.

Keywords: Challenges, Saudi public, Dental care.

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Faisal Al Dalbahi, Latifa Abdulrahman and Shahzeb Ansari. Challenges Faced by the General Public in Receiving Dental Care in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia; A Survey-based Study. Donnish Journal of Dentistry and Oral Hygiene 5(2) 2019 pp. 040-048.