Nationwide exploration: assessing oral microbiome knowledge among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia and its implications for oral health care.
Sameena ParveenAhmed Shaher AlqahtaniMohammed Y AljabriAmal M BajonaidSamar Saeed KhanAli Abdel-Halim Abdel-Azim HassanTazeen DawoodPublished in: BMC oral health (2024)
Our findings reveal that dental professionals have varying levels of awareness and comprehension of the oral microbiome. Despite widespread awareness, understanding its diversity and implications for oral and systemic health remains limited. It is essential to address these gaps in knowledge through future research and educational interventions, considering the vital part that dental professionals play in promoting oral health through personalised dietary recommendations, lifestyle changes, and hygiene practices. These initiatives may promote a robust oral microbial community, enhance patient outcomes, and advance oral healthcare locally and globally.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- oral health
- microbial community
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- type diabetes
- public health
- cardiovascular disease
- genome wide
- gene expression
- risk assessment
- dna methylation
- clinical practice
- social media
- health information
- single cell
- weight loss
- current status
- human health
- antibiotic resistance genes