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A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1197 female adolescents aged 12-15 years from Fethipublic and private schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires from the National Youth Tobacco Survey and WHO Oral Health Questionnaire. Clinical oral examinations were performed on 964 participants. Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and logistic regression. Tobacco use prevalence was 6.9%, with electronic cigarettes being most common (72.0%), followed by waterpipe smoking (59.8%) and traditional cigarettes (57.3%). Curiosity was the primary driver for initiation (74.5%). 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