Method: A cross- sectional study was done among adults working at the Ministries Complex in Kuwait during 2011-2012. Self-reported questionnaire was distributed. Oral health examination was performed by six calibrated dentists used mirror and periodontal probe on portable dental equipment including artificial light. A convenience sample (N=1001) participated in this study. The questionnaire had six sections. One section was about the OHRQoL that consisted of nine questions.
Result: The mean age of participated adults was 35.7±10.2. Females were 30% and 68% were males. Most of participants were healthy. Sixty four percent of participants have college or higher than college level of education. Approximately, two third (67%) were married with the mean number of children was 3.3±2.1. Caries status showed that 75% of participants had untreated caries and 70% had fillings. The OHRQoL measurements showed that 92% of participants enjoyed eating and they liked their smile (81%). Only, 5% had speech difficulties. Thirty three percent of participants had pain in their mouth at the time of oral examination. Half of participants reported that they never had any social disabilities related to their oral health. Seventy percent of participants mentioned that they never had any psychosocial disabilities regarding their oral health. Overall, 70% of participants judged their oral health as excellent, very good, or good. Sixty eight percent of participants were satisfied about their oral health.
Conclusion:
OHRQoL of adults in Kuwait was satisfactory in functional and psychosocial factors related to oral health. Results also indicate that many participants had social disabilities because of oral diseases. This can mainly be attributed to high levels of dental caries among them. More evidence should be collected in future to establish this relationship.