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

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the oral and dental health levels of individuals a specific ethnic origin (Romani) living in Turkey investigate its effects on quality life.
 Materials Methods: The carried out Adana (Yüreğir) between October 2018 July 2019. Data were collected from 183 Romani using face-to-face interview technique, an introductory information form, form evaluating hygiene habits, Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) -14 scale. number caries, missing teeth, periodontal levels, halitosis, toothbrushing habits evaluated by performing intraoral examinations participants. 
 Results: OHIP-14 score participating showed statistically significant change according caries brushing habits. Accordingly, observed higher with extracted teeth decay teeth. No correlation found parameters scores.
 Conclusion: Within limitation study; It is thought that oral-dental knowledge should be increased individuals.