Background, Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), an identified viral infection, is a contagious disease that causes acute respiratory syndrome. This study was carried out to assess a possible link between oral hygiene practice and COVID-19 among an adult Jordanian population.
Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted utilising a Google Forms questionnaire with open and closed-ended questions in English, shared across Jordan via social media platforms from April 2022 to February 2023 to avoid paper or face-to-face contact. Participants received a link outlining the study's purpose, importance and instructions. Participants were divided into COVID-19-infected and uninfected groups.
Results: A total of 1016 participants, mostly Irbid residents, completed the questionnaire. The participants' average age was 25 years. Females comprised the majority—the majority of smokers employed argileh. After getting the infection from the initial strain, most (71%) experienced mild symptoms and had a positive test for confirmed COVID-19 infection. Additionally, 41% of the individuals developed the virus before immunisation. Most participants used toothpaste to brush their teeth; however, 48% were ignorant of whether it was fluoridated. No statistically significant link existed between those diagnosed with COVID-19 and oral hygiene procedures. In terms of gender and whether the subjects experienced the effects of COVID-19 after their recovery, Pearson Chi-Square indicated substantial statistical significance (p = 0.00). However, the men reported no effects immediately after recovery. Furthermore, Pearson Chi-Square indicated a high level of statistical significance when comparing residency areas and COVID-19 infection (p = 0.023). Pearson Chi-Square indicated a strong statistical significance when comparing the degrees of symptoms to individuals who contracted the COVID-19 infection (p = 0.007). Similarly, Pearson Chi-Square revealed a significant correlation (p = 0.002) between the chronic comorbidity condition and the number of times the COVID-19 infection was contracted.
Conclusions: The oral health situation may influence the severity of a COVID-19 infection. By reducing the probability of chronic comorbidities, COVID-19 infection may be minimised, thereby improving oral health