Abstract:

Aim: The study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dental caries in individuals over 18.

Materials and methods: Patients over 18 participated in the study after signing informed consent. The risk factors for developing dental caries were evaluated – carbohydrate diet, oral hygiene, and saliva with its characteristics.

Results: The obtained results show that the risk factors for developing dental caries intake of carbohydrate foods and oral hygiene in most participants are high risk, leading to their oral risk profile.

Conclusion: The present study demonstrated significant levels of carbohydrate intake and poor  oral hygiene in most of the patients; according to WHO recommendations for improving the oral health of the population, the focus should be placed on prevention, health education, promotion of oral health, and implementation of preventive measures in them by creating preventative programs.

Key words: Oral health, caries risk, diet, oral hygiene, prevention.