European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PREVALENCE OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL DISEASE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS IN SOUTH OF JORDAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Tarek Al Sheshani BDS*, Marwan Showayter BDS, Hasan Al Smadi BDS, Kais Malallah BDS, Oraib Al Rabadi BDS and Samer Yosef MD

ABSTRACT

Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) requires intensive care, with hemodialysis being the most common treatment. ESRD patients frequently experience oral health complications, such as cavities, periodontal disease, and mucosal lesions. Here, we aim to investigate the prevalence of oral and maxillofacial diseases in Jordanian patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 86 ESRD patients at Prince Hashim bin Abdallah II Hospital in Jordan. Sociodemographic, clinical, and oral health data were collected. Oral assessments were performed to detect bone, epithelial, soft tissue pathologies, oral ulcers and dental atrophy. Results: The median patient age was 50 years. Bone, epithelial, and soft tissue pathologies were present in 30%, 30%, and 28% of patients, respectively. Dental ulcers and atrophy were common, affecting 63% and 60% of patients. A longer hemodialysis duration and higher weekly session frequency were significantly associated with dental ulcers and atrophy. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of oral diseases in ESRD patients undergoing hemodialysis, with significant associations between hemodialysis duration and frequency and oral health complications. Regular oral health assessments are recommended to improve outcomes in this population.

Keywords: Oral Disease, Maxillofacial disease, Dialysis, Tooth infection, Decay, Dental Abscess.