Oral Health Status of Hearing-Impaired Students Attending Special Need Schools in Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Amare Teshome TeferaBiruk GirmaAynishet AdaneAbebe MucheTadesse Awoke AyeleKefyalew Ayalew GetahunZelallem AnileySemira AliSimegnew Handebo

Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry (2022)

In the present study, a significant number of hearing-impaired students had periodontal disease and dental caries. School oral health programs and caregivers assisted oral hygiene practices are essential to combat oral health problems in hearing-impaired students. Moreover, a nationwide prospective study with a large sample size will be required to reflect the oral health status of hearing-impaired individuals in the country.

Keyphrases

oral health
high school
hearing loss
mental health
physical activity
primary care
healthcare
public health
palliative care
risk factors