Oral Health Literacy and Periodontal Status Among Turkish Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

108 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-09-01

Study Completion Date

2024-07-31

Brief Summary

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This observational cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the association between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among adult individuals attending Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye. A total of 108 adults were evaluated using the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30) to assess OHL levels. Periodontal examination included probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, and plaque index. The study sought to determine whether lower OHL levels are associated with poorer periodontal health and to highlight the importance of improving health literacy in oral disease prevention and management.

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Detailed Description

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This cross-sectional observational study was conducted at Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye, to evaluate the relationship between oral health literacy (OHL) and periodontal status among adult individuals. A total of 108 systemically healthy adults aged 18 years or older were included. Individuals with fewer than 20 teeth, history of periodontal treatment in the past 6 months, or systemic diseases affecting periodontal health were excluded.

OHL was assessed using the validated Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30). Periodontal examination was performed by a calibrated periodontist and included full-mouth probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI). Periodontitis was defined according to the 2018 World Workshop classification system.

The primary objective was to determine whether limited OHL is associated with worse periodontal parameters. Secondary objectives included evaluating the relationship between OHL and sociodemographic variables such as age, education, and smoking habits. Statistical analyses were performed using regression models to identify independent predictors of periodontal disease.

The findings of this study aim to emphasize the role of oral health literacy as a potential social determinant of periodontal health and to guide the development of literacy-based preventive strategies in dental public health.

Conditions

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Periodontal Diseases Oral Health Literacy Periodontitis Health Behaviour Health Education

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Adult Participants

A single observational group including adult individuals who attended Biruni University Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul, Türkiye. All participants underwent a full-mouth periodontal examination and completed the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30) questionnaire. No intervention or treatment was provided as part of the study.

Observational Assessment

Intervention Type OTHER

No intervention was performed. Participants underwent a non-invasive periodontal examination and completed the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30) questionnaire to assess oral health literacy.

Interventions

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Observational Assessment

No intervention was performed. Participants underwent a non-invasive periodontal examination and completed the Turkish version of the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Dentistry (TREALD-30) questionnaire to assess oral health literacy.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Systemically healthy adults aged 18 years or older

Ability to read and understand Turkish

Voluntary agreement to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals with fewer than 20 teeth

History of periodontal treatment within the past 6 months

Presence of systemic diseases affecting periodontal health

Individuals with mental retardation, cognitive impairment, or inability to complete the questionnaire due to illiteracy or communication difficulties

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes