Objectives

To assess community pharmacists' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards oral health care in Asir region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A prospective cross sectional study was carried out using a self-administered structured questionnaire, targeting 254 community pharmacies across the Asir region. The questionnaire consisted of four domains: demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to oral health care. Statistical analysis was performed using Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0.

Results

Of the 254 pharmacists, 202 respondents completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 79.5%. Almost two-thirds (66%) of the community pharmacists exhibited a good knowledge, and 65% possessed a positive attitude, and 55% perceived a good practice towards oral health care. Pharmacists have shown a good understanding on dental care (p < 0.001) and oral conditions. Fifty-five percent (n = 119) of pharmacists preferred to have dental-based subjects in Pharmacy curriculum.

Conclusion

Community Pharmacists possess overall good knowledge and attitude required for the provision of dental care counseling patients. They may participate in oral health development programs to make a better practice.