Evaluation of the oral dental health status of the Romani community in Turkey

KOÇAK E. F., ALKAYA B.

Cukurova Medical Journal, vol.46, pp.1222-1229, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.17826/cumj.952343
  • Journal Name: Cukurova Medical Journal
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Academic Search Premier, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.1222-1229
  • Keywords: Oral and dental health, Quality of life, Ethnicity, QUALITY-OF-LIFE, ETHNIC INEQUALITIES, TOOTH LOSS, CARIES, PERIODONTITIS, INDICATORS, MALODOR, ADULTS, RACE, AGE
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the oral and dental health levels of individuals of a specific ethnic origin (Romani) living in Turkey and investigate its effects on quality of life.