| Institution: | 1. Dental Health Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia;2. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia;3. Endodontics Department, Faculty of Clinical Dentistry, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia;4. Department of Primary Health Care Administration, Public Health Directorate, 26522 Taif, Saudi Arabia;5. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia;6. Dental Health Specialist, Department of Medical Services General Administration, Public Security, The Saudi Ministry of Interior, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;7. Public Health Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia;8. Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Albaha University, 65779 Albaha, Saudi Arabia |
| Abstract: | Vitamin D deficiency and periodontitis are commonly prevalent among Saudi adults. However, the association between periodontitis and vitamin D status has not been well documented. This study aims to examine the association between periodontitis and vitamin D status among adults in the Albaha region of Saudi Arabia. A case-control study of 123 Saudi adults was conducted; 60 had severe or moderate periodontitis, and 63 were periodontally healthy. Data was collected by an online self-reported sociodemographic questionnaire. All participants then underwent a full periodontal examination. Blood samples were also provided to assess participants’ vitamin D statuses through serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D). A total of 60 cases and 63 controls matched for BMI (30.2 ± 4.86 kg/m2), age (40.01 ± 7.73 years), and sex (46.3% and 53.7% male and female, respectively) participated in the study. Mean levels of 25(OH)D were significantly lower in periodontitis participants than in controls (25.03 ± 8.55 ng/ml, 29.19 ± 12.82 ng/ml, p = 0.037, respectively). Lower odds of periodontitis were detected per unit of 25(OH)D level (OR 0.964, 95% CI; 0.931–0.999, p = 0.043). In conclusion, periodontitis is significantly associated with deficient and insufficient levels of vitamin D among Saudi adults in the Albaha region. Future longitudinal research with a larger sample size may be suggested to confirm these results. |
