Oral Health Questionnaire Research Articles

Quality of life of rehabilitated patients with zygomatic implants and immediate load evaluated through an oral health questionnaire

Quality of life of rehabilitated patients with zygomatic implants and immediate load evaluated through an oral health questionnaire

Self-reported oral health-related habits, attitudes and knowledge in adults from Portugal, Romania and Sweden-A comparative study.

The aim of the present study was to compare the self-reported oral health knowledge, habits and attitudes of adults in Portugal, Romania and Sweden, each benefitting from a different oral health system. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1081 adults in the three countries, using an adapted version of the WHO oral health questionnaire. This survey took place between November 2015 and June 2016. The mean age of the respondents was 46.85 with 95% CI (45.84, 47.86). Over 85% of the Portuguese and the Swedish, but only 55% of the Romanians, reported having 20 or more teeth left (P<0.001). Most Swedes visit the dental office regularly, but only 50.5% of the Portuguese and 20.6% of the Romanians do so (P<0.001). Interdental cleaning aids and fluoridated toothpaste were used the most in Sweden and the least in Romania. Daily consumption of sweets was lowest for Portugal and highest for Romania (P<0.001), and daily intake of fresh fruits and vegetables was lowest for Sweden (P<0.001). There is a difference between the three countries regarding oral health, diet, dental attendance and oral health-related quality of life, with Romania being in most need of improvement in these areas. The differences could be explained by the distinct healthcare systems adopted by the countries.

Characterization of oral health in a Portuguese population with mild intellectual disability.

This study aims to characterize the hygiene habits, the self-perception of the need for treatment and the oral condition of a population with a disability. This research is part of an observational, cross-sectional epidemiological study on oral health and quality of life of people with mild intellectual disabilities living in (or attending) institutions of the Central Region of Portugal that were affiliated with HUMANITAS (Portuguese Federation for Mental Disability) in 2016. A sociodemographic and oral health questionnaire, applied on the form of an interview to 240 individuals aged between 18 and 64 years, was used. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 22.0. It was verified that 32.9% of the individuals had less than 20 teeth. Only 15% of all individuals used removable prosthesis. About 21% didn't do oral hygiene daily. Only 28.4% of the sample visited the dentist in the last 6 months. Note that 75.2% of the sample stated their need for dental treatment and less than half (37.4%) described their oral condition as good or superior. Dental care among adults with intellectual disability is one of the most unattended health needs. Evidence suggests that inadequate oral health habits are more prevalent in the studied population than in the Portuguese population.

Association between hypertension and chronic periodontitis in a Portuguese population

Introduction: Periodontal disease (PD) is an inflammatory disease of the periodontal tissues. Periodontal disease is highly prevalent in adolescents, adults, and elderly, and is a major public health concern [1,2]. Previous studies show a slight superior prevalence of mild forms in young adults [3], and a significant difference in periodontal disease type distribution by gender, with severe generalized chronic periodontitis condition being more prevalent in men [4,5]. Moderate periodontitis is even more common, affecting 40–60% of adults [6,7]. Over the last years, PD have been associated with arterial hypertension [6–8]. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the possible association between the prevalence of self-reported hypertension and the periodontal status in an adult Portuguese population. Materials and methods: This study was approved by the Egas Moniz Ethical Committee (Ethical Application Ref: 595). This retrospective observational study included patients from the Periodontology Department, that were diagnosed between April 2017 and April 2018. Before clinical examinations, all patients answered a general and oral health questionnaire that included information such as age, gender, smoking status, self-reported general medical history and medication. Periodontitis was defined according to Page & Eke [9]. From a total of 267 patients, 7 were excluded due to incomplete data. Thus, it was gathered a final sample size of 260 patients. Descriptive and inferential statistics methodologies were applied, using IBM SPSS Statistics version 24.0 for Macintosh. Results: From the 260 patients (mean age 56.6 ± 12.4), the majority had severe chronic periodontitis (n =140, 53.8%). Patients with none or mild chronic periodontitis didn’t refer hypertension. The prevalence of self-reported hypertension was 38.61% and 36.43%, in patients with moderate and severe chronic periodontitis respectively. Overall, there was a statistical difference between the prevalence of self-reported hypertension between the severity of chronic periodontitis type (p = 0.004) (Table 1). Discussion and conclusions: The results show a statistical difference in the prevalence of self-reported hypertension according to the chronic periodontitis severity. To minimize potential bias, we tried to overcome the limitation of being a self-reported hypertension information by confirming current medication of the patient. The findings in this sample are according to the previous studies referred overhead.

Effect of oral health behavior and demographic variables on gingival health in 11-16-year-old school children in Chandigarh, India: A cross-sectional study.

The aims of the present study were to assess the prevalence and pattern of gingival bleeding on probing (BOP) and to evaluate the effect of oral health behavior and demographic determinants on gingival health in 11-16-year-old school children in Chandigarh, India. A cross-sectional study, using stratified random sampling, was conducted across two age groups, 11-13years and 14-16years, and two socioeconomic strata: upper and lower. The World Health Organization (WHO) Oral Health Questionnaire for Children was used to record the data, and the WHO Community Periodontal Index (modified) was used to assess gingival BOP. Among all the 2294 children examined, an estimated 54.2% had gingival BOP. The odds of BOP were also higher in the younger age group (odds ratio [OR]: 1.261, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.068-1.487, P=0.006), higher for boys (OR: 1.200, 95% CI: 1.017-1.416, P=0.031), and lower in the upper strata (OR: 0.805, 95% CI: 0.682-0.951, P=0.011). Gingival BOP was 58.5% in the mandibular and 41.5% in the maxillary arch (P<0.0001); χ2 -test found tooth cleaning frequency to be a significant contributing factor for gingival BOP (P=0.014). An inverse co-relation of gingival BOP with age, socioeconomic status, and a higher prevalence in boys was observed, necessitating periodic preventive dental education, particularly focusing on the target group. Additionally, early screening and prompt treatment to intercept the disease is advocated.

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Indonesia version of the self-efficacy oral health questionnaire for adolescents.

Self-efficacy can be interpreted as a self-belief that one has successfully committed to a specific situation or maintained a specific behaviour. We aimed to test the reliability and validity of a cross-cultural adaptation of the self-efficacy oral health (SEOH) questionnaire in the Indonesian language among adolescents and to understand the diverse perspectives of oral health self-efficacy related to gender. A cross-cultural adaptation of the SEOH self-administered questionnaire was completed followed by a dental caries examination. Sample size estimation suggested 341 adolescents aged 12-13years. Eleven junior high schools were clustered and randomly selected from six districts across Jakarta, Indonesia. The SEOH was reliable with interclass correlation and Cronbach's alpha values of 0.86 and 0.86, respectively. Significant results for the construct and discriminant validity analyses were observed. There was no significant difference in terms of the total score between males and females, but there was a significant difference in terms of the psychology control domain. Our study results provide evidence supporting the reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of the SEOH questionnaire for adolescents across Indonesia.

Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Comprehensive Oral Health Care for Severe Early Childhood Caries in Urban Beijing, China.

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of comprehensive oral health care for severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) in urban Beijing, China. A randomised cluster sampling method was used to select 187 children aged 3 to 5 years with S-ECC from two kindergartens in urban Beijing. Comprehensive oral health care and questionnaires for the parents/guardians were provided to the test group, while an oral health examination and questionnaires for the parents/guardians were provided to the control group. Data were collected and a Markov model was established for a cost-effectiveness analysis. One year later, 614 RMB yuan and 184 RMB yuan were needed for the control and test group, respectively, to reduce one average decayed tooth. The cost for the test group was continuously lower than for the control group during the 4-year simulation. The cumulative cost for the test group was lower than for the control group when the model was circulated for more than 1.5 years. At this time, the change of decayed teeth was stable in the test group. Comprehensive oral health care had extraordinary cost-effectiveness for S-ECC. The optimal time to process S-ECC may be after 1.5 years.

Oral Health Assessment, Oral Hygiene Practices and Psychological State among the Elderly in General Practice Setting in Lagos, Nigeria

Background: The elderly is the most neglected group in our community and are prone to dental problems. Mortality from ten leading causes of death among elderly in sub-Sahara Africa can be traced to poor oral hygiene among elderly. Extensive tooth loss impairs chewing efficiency and restricts social contact. Poor oral hygiene inhibits intimacy and may lower self-esteem. It may also affect speech which in turn limits social interaction leading to depression and stress. Objective: This paper examines oral hygiene and psychological state of the elderly. Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study, conducted among 294 elderly patients. Systematic sampling technique was used to recruit respondents. Data was collected using interviewer administered World Health Organisation (WHO) Oral Health Questionnaires. The elderly patients were also assessed using a Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Data obtained was analysed using IBM SPSS version 23. Inferential analysis and logistic regression were used to establish the relationship between anxiety, depression, stress and oral health practices. Level of significance was defined at 95% confidence interval (p&lt;0.05). Results: Respondents with 20 or more natural teeth were less likely to have a significant level of anxiety when compared to those with less than 20 (OR = 0.706, p = 0.528). Respondents with frequent tooth brushing of less than twice a day were 3 times less likely to have a significant level of anxiety when compared to those with brushing frequency of more than or equal to twice a day (OR = 0.345, p = 0.001). Respondents with more than or equal to 20 natural teeth were twice less likely to have a significant level of depression when compared to those with less than 20 natural teeth (OR = 0.455, p = 0.264). Respondents with removable dentures in lower/upper teeth were thrice more likely to have significant anxiety when compared with those without removable dentures (OR = 3.445, p = 0.105). Conclusion: Oral health was associated with psychological state in the elderly. The number of natural teeth, removable dentures and frequency of tooth brushing were associated with depression and anxiety in the elderly.

Oral Health Knowledge, Perceptions, and Habits of Adolescents from Portugal, Romania, and Sweden: A Comparative Study.

Aims:The study aimed to assess and compare the self-reported oral health knowledge, habits, and perceptions of adolescents in Portugal, Romania, and Sweden and the factors that may affect them.Materials and Methods:An oral health questionnaire with 25 questions was put together in English language and translated into Portuguese, Romanian, and Swedish language to investigate and compare oral health-related knowledge, habits, and perceptions of adolescents from the different countries. A voluntary sample of 879 teenagers completed it, mean aged 14.9 (±1.83) years, from Romania (n = 455), Portugal (n = 200), and Sweden (n = 224) as part of the EuHyDens project. The survey took place between November 2015 and June 2016.Results:It showed some differences between the countries studied but more similarities between Portuguese and Romanian adolescents as related to perceptions of oral health and the use of oral services. Sweden and Portugal are more similar regarding oral health habits (toothbrushing and diet) as compared to Romanian adolescents. Portuguese adolescents have a higher oral health-related knowledge.Conclusion:Assessment of knowledge, perceptions, and habits of a population is essential for the adequate understanding of the oral health-care needs of the society. From the data collected, several differences were found. These differences can be used for tailor interventions to minimize inequalities between countries.

Association between chronic periodontitis and oral health–related quality of life in Indian adults

Aims and Objectives: To assess the marked effect of periodontal conditions on oral health–related quality of life in the population of India. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 450 participants, with specific age group 30–60 years, residing in the Gurugram District, Haryana, through various camps conducted by the Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, both in rural and urban areas. The data collection included a combination of clinical examination for the assessment of oral health status and questionnaire administration. Two pretested questionnaires and significant oral findings were the sources of data collection. Age and gender were calculated with correlation quality of life as P > 0.05. Prevalence of oral impacts with severity of periodontitis was analyzed using chi-square test and analysis of variance. Results: The severity of periodontal disease has a direct effect on oral health–related quality of life. Oral impact prevalence was found to be 59% and 81% in participants with moderate periodontitis and/or severe periodontitis, respectively. The extent and severity were also found to be proportional to the severity of periodontitis. Conclusion: Oral health–related quality of life worsens with the extension in severity of chronic periodontitis.

Presence of Metabolic Syndrome Components Is Associated with Tooth Loss in Middle-Aged Adults.

PurposeIn general, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) and tooth loss increases with age. We investigated the relationship between the presence of MS, its elements, and tooth loss in middle-aged Korean adults.Materials and MethodsThis study included Korean adults between 30 and 64 years of age who resided in the capital area of Seoul. From January to June 2014, individuals interested in participating in the oral health survey among those who visited the university hospital's cardiovascular center and provided informed consent were selected. Among 748 subjects who responded to the oral health questionnaires, 30 were excluded due to unclear responses; therefore, a total of 718 were included in the final analysis.ResultsThe crude odds ratio (OR) of ≥one MS component affecting tooth loss was 1.45 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.06–2.00]. After adjusting for sex, age, education, income level, occupation, smoking status, kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and rheumatic disease, the adjusted OR was 1.47 (95% CI, 1.06–2.05), which was statistically significant (p<0.05). The OR for tooth loss was higher in the presence of ≥one component of MS (50–64 years of age) in females.ConclusionThis study suggests that female aged 50–64 years may have higher likelihood of tooth loss upon the presence of at least one MS component. Prevention against MS among female of older age could contribute to maintenance of remaining teeth. Further well-designed studies are needed.

Oral health knowledge in relation to educational level in an adult population in Spain.

BackgroundTo analyze the relationship between oral health knowledge and educational level among an adult population in Spain, and between oral health knowledge and subjects’ oral hygiene practices, dietary habits, toxic habits, and oral quality of life.Material and MethodsThis transversal study used the Comprehensive Measure of Oral Health Knowledge (CMOHK) questionnaire to evaluate subjects’ knowledge and understanding of oral health, and the World Health Organization oral health questionnaire for adults to evaluate dietary, oral hygiene, toxic habits, and oral quality of life. Participants (n=400) gave their informed consent and data release permission before taking part in the study, which was approved by the University of Valencia Ethics Committee (certificate No.: H145160675341). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v22.0 software, applying Student’s t-test, ANOVA, and chi2 test, with significance set at p<0.05.ResultsOral health knowledge results were: low 41.5% and high 58.5%. An association was found between educational level and oral health knowledge (Chi2: p=0.000). Oral hygiene habits presenting an association with higher levels of oral health knowledge were dental floss use, a higher number of teeth present, and lower prevalence of partial prostheses. A significant association was found between oral quality of life and oral health knowledge.ConclusionsOral health knowledge is associated with the individual subject’s educational level. But oral health knowledge is not necessarily reflected in the practice of healthy habits. Key words:Oral health literacy, oral health habits, oral health knowledge, CMOHK.

Oral health and dental status in people with epilepsy in rural China

Purpose: We evaluated the oral health and dental status of people with epilepsy, and their relationship to seizure frequency, in a community cohort in rural China.Methods: A cross-sectional study of people with epilepsy was carried out in areas in Henan, Shanxi and Ningxia provinces of China. All participants underwent a specially designed “Oral health and Dental status Questionnaire”. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to explore the relationships between seizure frequency and oral health and dental status.Results: A total of 875 people participated. Almost two thirds (65.8%) reported brushing their teeth at least once a day but 634 (73.0%) brushed their teeth for less than 3 min each time. Only 80 (9.1%) had visited a dental clinic in the previous year. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that having 1–4 seizures/month (OR 0.60, 95%CI 0.40-0.90) or >4 seizures/month (OR 0.38, 95%CI 0.22-0.66) was associated with decreased odds of brushing teeth at least once a day, and higher seizure frequency was associated with increased odds of dental injury due to seizures (OR 2.07, 95%CI 1.22–3.50 for <1 seizure/month; OR 2.12, 95%CI 1.25–3.58 for 1–4 seizures/month; OR 3.09, 95%CI 1.57–6.07 for >4 seizures/month).Conclusion: Seizure frequency was significantly associated with seizure-related dental injury, and with the lack of good oral health practice. Improvement in the oral health of people with epilepsy in resource-poor areas should be encouraged.

Oral health-related quality of life of preschool children receiving silver diamine fluoride therapy: A prospective 6-month study

ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy on the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of preschool children and their families in a school-based setting. MethodsA prospective study was conducted in six kindergartens in Hong Kong. Parents of the children were invited to complete an oral health questionnaire and to have their child undergo a dental examination. The decayed, missing and filled teeth (dmft) index was adopted for recording oral health status. The Chinese Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (C-ECOHIS) was used to evaluate the OHRQoL of the children and their families. Children with untreated caries were treated with SDF. The Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test was used to determine the changes in C-ECOHIS scores before and after SDF treatment for six months. ResultsAt baseline, 117 preschool children aged 4–5 years received SDF treatment for caries arrest. Their mean(SD) dmft score at baseline was 4.9(3.8). After six months, 113(96.6%) returned a completed questionnaire. Their mean(SD) C-ECOHIS scores at baseline and follow-up were 7.4(6.6) and 7.8(6.4), respectively. The overall differences between pre- and post-treatment scores were not significant (p = 0.301). Concerning parent section, a negative impact was found (p = 0.014), whereas no significant impact was found in the child section (p = 0.831). ConclusionBased on the 6-month results, the SDF treatment conducted in a school setting did not affect the overall OHRQoL of preschool children and families. Clinical significanceThese results can provide important information to dental professionals regarding the use of SDF for caries control.

Look at my pearly white teeth: Exploring adolescents' oral health behavior.

Informed by grounded theory, this study explored adolescent oral health behaviors to determine what factors influence them and to develop a substantive theory explaining the social process behind the behaviors identified. Multiple types of data were collected and analyzed simultaneously: demographic and oral health questionnaires, 16 individual interviews, eight small group discussions, field notes, and investigator memoing. Participants were 37 Midwestern adolescents aged 13-18, and most were White or African-American females 14years of age whose parents had at least a high school education. While more than half reported using mouthwash and brushing their teeth regularly, almost all participants described their behavior in terms of relationships, confidence, and attractiveness rather than health. Top motivators were habits learned as children and the desire to be attractive or "kissable." To reflect teens' understanding of "healthy" as good-looking, and their primary concern not with having healthy teeth but with being attractive to peers, our model of the basic social process of adolescent oral health behavior is called "Look at my Pearly White Teeth." Understanding the actual motivations behind adolescent oral health behavior can help public health administrators develop more effective interventions, especially for teens who did not learn healthy habits as children.

Exhaled carbon monoxide levels correlate with incidence of oral mucosal lesions independent of smoking status

ABSTRACTCarbon monoxide (CO) is an important component of tobacco smoke, but also environmental toxicity. This study analyzed possible correlation between exhaled CO level and oral health indicators in two geographically distributed populations during health-promoting public events organized for local communities in cities with high and low environmental pollution in Poland (907 patients). Self-reported, instructor-led, oral health questionnaire was developed to monitor current and previous mucosal lesion incidence. Exhaled CO correlated with subjects smoking status and environmental CO exposure: highest in smoking inhabitants of Krakow (12 ppm), with lower levels in smokers from Kozienice (6.5 ppm) and non-smokers from Krakow (6 ppm), and lowest for Kozienice non-smokers (2 ppm) (p < 0.001). After propensity score matching and adjustment for smoking status, demography and comorbidities odds ratio for mucosal lesion incidence was 1.46 (1.31–1.63), p < 0.001) per 1 ppm increase of exhaled CO level. This result might implicate a possible role of environmental pollution factors in oral health pathology.

Intensive care nurses fail to translate knowledge and skills into practice – A mixed-methods study on perceptions of oral care

ObjectivesTo identify intensive care nurses’ perceptions of oral care according to Coker et al.’s (2013) conceptual framework and to contribute to the knowledge base of oral care in intensive care. Design/methodsThis was a concurrent embedded mixed-methods design, with more weight given to the quantitative part. Participants responded to the Nursing Care related to Oral Health questionnaire, including perceptions of oral care antecedents (18 items), defining attributes (17 items), and consequences (6 items) and two open-ended questions. The data were analysed with descriptive and correlation statistics and qualitative content analysis. SettingIntensive care nurses (n = 88) in six general intensive care units. ResultsIntensive care nurses perceived that an important part of nursing care was oral care, especially to intubated patients. They perceived that the nursing staff was competent in oral care skills and had access to different kinds of equipment and supplies to provide oral care. The oral cavity was inspected on a daily basis, mostly without the use of any assessment instruments. Oral care seemed to be task-oriented, and documentation of the patients’ experiences of the oral care process was rare. ConclusionsThe antecedents, knowledge and skills are available to provide quality oral care, but intensive care nurses seem to have difficulties translating these components into practice. Thus they might have to shift their task-oriented approach towards oral care to a more person-centred approach in order to be able to meet patients’ needs.

Social gradient in caries experience of Belgian adults 2010.

This study aims to explore the caries experience of the Belgian population in relation to social indicators. Data collection (2009-2010) consisted of an oral health questionnaire and examination during a home visit. Representative sample of the Belgian population (⟩5 years old). Only the economically active population was included for final analyses. ANOVA and multivariable regression analyses were used to reveal associations between social indicators, oral hygiene, untreated decay, DMFT and edentulousness. 2742 participants completed the questionnaire, of whom 2563 were examined clinically. Most (53%) were female and mean age was 43.3 years (95% CI= 41.2-45.4). In the total population, 11.1 % were caries-free (DMFT = 0) and mean DMFT was 10.8 (95% CI = 10.0-11.5). In the analysed subsample, higher educated participants had lower DMFT scores than those with low or no educational qualifications (p = 0.003). Employment status was associated with the presence of untreated tooth decay, especially in the youngest age group (p = 0.015), and with edentulousness (p = 0.02), with a higher risk among unemployed women of being completely edentulous (OR = 5.32; 95% CI = 1.75-16.12). Untreated tooth decay was related to frequency of tooth brushing and plaque index (p ⟨ 0.002 and ⟨ 0.001 respectively). Caries experience in Belgium, expressed as mean DMFT and proportion of untreated tooth decay, is more associated with level of education and employment status than with family income, which is still the main criterion for larger government allowances for healthcare in Belgium.

Dental care utilization of immigrants in Chengdu, China

This study considered Chengdu, Sichuan, China as an example to investigate the dental service utilization by foreigners and its influencing factors. Results of the study can be referred by dental practitioners to explore international development of dental services and can be provided for health policy makers to formulate oral health policies for immigrants. A simple random sampling method with a questionnaire was designed based on Anderson's health utilization model and "Oral Health Questionnaire for Adults" by the World Health Organization. Oral health condition, consciousness, and demographic data were collected. Binary Logistic regression and stratified analysis with SPSS 20.0 were performed. A total of 654 immigrants repre-senting 75 countries participated in the study. Among all participants, 102 (15.6%) experienced dental problems while in residence in China but paid no visit to dentists. Female immigrants, who spent considerable time living in Chengdu, experienced oral problems in a year, used dental floss, and reported family members in Chengdu, were more likely to visit Chinese dentists. Participants who lived in Chengdu for at least 10.5 months were the threshold distinguishing differences in dental visits in the country. The policymakers in Chengdu should consider creating a convenient and conducive dental care environment for immigrants. Additional information related to urgent oral and routine care should be provided to short- and long-term living immigrants in China. Dental practitioners in China should also contemplate on collaborating with foreign dental insurance companies to ensure better dental care access for immigrant patients.

Patterns of dental visits and their predictors among male adolescents.

Improved oral health outcomes, including better quality of life, are associated with dental attendance. Visiting a dental office is an important mode of behavior, especially among adolescents; however, the factors that influence the patterns of dental visits are not fully understood. The objective of this study was to investigate the frequency of visiting a dental office and its predictors among male adolescents. This cross-sectional study involved a sample of 376 male adolescents (13-14 years old). Multi-stage random sampling was used to recruit participants from public schools in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. World Health Organization (WHO) oral health questionnaire for children was used for data collection. The χ2 test and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the predictors of dental attendance. Fifty-one percent of studied adolescents (n = 192) visited the dentist during the last 12 months. Pain was the most common reason for the dental visit (22.9%), followed by a treatment or a follow-up (16.2%), and a routine dental check-up (9.3%). The participants with pain were 16.29 times more likely to visit a dental office than those without pain. Similarly, adolescents who had routine dental check-ups (odds ratio (OR) = 7.54, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 3.75, 15.15) and treatment or follow-ups had significantly higher odds (OR = 15.21, 95% CI = 7.22, 32.04) of making a dental visit than those without check-ups and treatment. In addition, the perception of good health of gums (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.33, 4.66) and difficulty in chewing (OR = 2.00, 95% CI = 1.02, 3.92) were associated with dental attendance. Visiting a dental office was common among male adolescents. Pain was the most important reason and a predictor for dental attendance, and a small proportion of adolescents made dental visits for routine dental check-ups. Oral health literacy should be improved through awareness programs in schools. Adolescents should be encouraged to regularly visit the dentist to maintain optimal oral health.