Oral health behavior and factors associated with poor oral status in Qatar: results from a national health survey.

Objectives: Oral health is a crucial determinant of quality of life. We aimed to determine oral health condition and factors associated with poor oral status in the adult national population of Qatar.

Methods: We used data from the World Health Organization supported STEPS (STEPwise approach to Surveillance) Survey conducted by the Supreme Council of Health, Qatar in 2012.

Systemic diseases among patients with and without alveolar bone loss.

Objective: Growing evidence shows an association between periodontal and general health. This study was undertaken to compare the prevalence of hypertension, respiratory diseases, diabetes, arthritis, and allergies among patients with and without alveolar bone loss.

Method And Materials: A total of 420 individuals aged 18 years and older were selected.