Evaluation of dental health. Case study on adolescents

Abstract

Oral health is an integral part of general well-being because the oral cavity is the component of the human body at the level of which the masticatory, phonetic, swallowing, and mimic functions are performed in the absence of discomfort or pain. Also, the oral cavity is a component of the constantly changing human body throughout life, and proper care is needed to maintain its health [3]. Due to the increased prevalence worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) monitors the assessment of oral health internationally through standardized studies based on data collected by age group at the level of each country [12]. The purpose of this research is to assess through a questionnaire the oro-dental health of young people aged between 14 and 18 years old. The research undertaken is aimed at finding out the habits of dental hygiene, eating habits and their correlation with dental diseases.