Anxiety and Depression

Independent and combined effects of smoking, drinking and depression on periodontal disease

The results suggested that there were interactive effects between smoking, drinking and depression on periodontitis risk and policies aimed at healthy behaviors and mental health may be beneficial for our oral health.

BMC Oral Health

2024

Prevalence of psychological disorders in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the prevalence of psychological disorders in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). Patients with TMDs who seek clinical care show a high prevalence of depression and somatization.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry

2022

Burden of chronic diseases associated with periodontal diseases: a retrospective cohort study using UK primary care data

In this cohort, periodontal diseases appeared to be associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular, cardiometabolic, autoimmune diseases and mental ill health.

BMJ Open

2022

Institutionalized old people, depressive disorders, and dental issues: what is the state of the art?

The present study identified that there is a communication between some oral health conditions (xerostomia and tooth loss) and the prevalence of depressive disorders in institutionalized old people.

SciFlo Brazil

2021

Relationship between cognitive impairment and oral health: results of the Health 2000 Health Examination Survey in Finland

Cognitively impaired subjects among older adults in Finland have more carious teeth, are more often edentulous without using a denture, and have poorer denture hygiene than cognitively healthy persons.

Taylor and Francis Online

2021

Relationship between chronic gingivitis and subsequent depression in 13,088 patients followed in general practices

There was a positive and significant association between chronic gingivitis and depression in the overall sample. These findings were corroborated in men and women and in all age groups except patients 65+ years.

Journal of Psychiatric Research

2021

Oral health condition and occurrence of depression in the elderly

The results of our study have shown that among people aged 65 and over, the severity of depression increases with a higher number of missing teeth, the number of decayed teeth, as well as prevalence of oral dryness.

Medicine

2018

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