Fatima Azam Butt, Mahrukh Afzal, Amina Iftikhar
Background: The purpose of the study was to identify common dental problem and the associated risk factor found in the population of Lahore who visited the dental hospital for treatment purpose. Methodology: The present study was conducted in the University of Lahore Dental Hospital from the period of August 2017 to November 2017 in their OPD. The questionnaire was designed addressing the dental problems and their eating and life style pattern. The risk factors were identified .The sample size of the study was 400 patients. Results: Out of 400 patients there were 250 male and 150 female patients .Their income, education, oral care and tooth paste use was noted. They came with complain of periodontal diseases and dental caries. The risk factors observed were smoking, pan consumption, dental disease history, medical illness like diabetes and duration of dental problem etc. Conclusion:The risk factors were the main cause of periodontal diseases and dental caries among the patients. Better care of oral health and healthy eating habits can help to reduce the risk of dental issues among the people. KEYWORDS: Periodontal disease, Risk factors, Dental caries,