OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe the current use and knowledge about @entity1388 toothpaste and @entity1 's oral hygiene habits among parents of Saudi @entity1 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, the parents of @entity1 aged 7-12 years who visited the undergraduate pediatric dental clinics at the College of Dentistry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were interviewed. The interview included questions to assess the parents' level of @entity1388 knowledge, the dental appearance of their @entity1 , and any general dental health concerns and practices. RESULTS: A total of 463 parents ( @entity1 55.5%, @entity1 44.5%) were included. Over half (60.3%) of the @entity1 reported that they were unhappy with the appearance of their @entity1 's teeth. Only 11.5% received high @entity1388 knowledge scores. The additive index for the level of @entity1388 knowledge was significantly lower among mothers than among fathers. The majority of the parents were not able to correctly report whether the toothpaste their @entity1 used contained @entity1388 . Furthermore, the majority of the respondents were unaware of the benefits of @entity1388 in preventing @entity1547 . CONCLUSIONS: There is a need to enhance parental knowledge regarding high @entity1388 intake and its harmful consequences on @entity1 's health. Both mothers and fathers should have higher levels of awareness regarding oral health promotion to maintain optimal oral health in their @entity1 .

Parental views on XXXX tooth brushing and its impact on oral health: A cross-sectional study.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'children', 'women', 'child', 'men'] @entity1547 :: ('MESH:D003731', 'Disease') :: ['dental caries'] @entity1388 :: ('MESH:D005459', 'Chemical') :: ['fluoride']
@entity1388 :: (MESH:D005459,Chemical) :: ['fluoride']
