A study aiming to examine oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.
The abstract, “Oral Health Behaviors Associated with Mental Health Disorders” was presented during the “Oral Health and Systemic Conditions” Oral Session that took place on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2 p.m. Central Standard Time (UTC-6).
The study, by Gracie Groth of the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Mesa, USA, reviewed electronic dental records for patients treated in an academic advanced care dental clinic between 2018 through 2021 to identify presence of self-reported anxiety, dental anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and oral hygiene self-care behaviors (OHB). Specific OHB included self-reported frequency of daily toothbrushing (TB), interdental cleaning (ID), use of fluoride toothpaste (FTP) and mouthwash (MW), and recommended preventive recare interval and frequency of returning for recare visits within a 2-year period.
The article discusses a study that explores oral hygiene self-care behaviors among individuals with mental health disorders. Researchers found that patients with mental health conditions often have poorer oral health outcomes compared to the general population, which can be attributed to various factors such as medication side effects, decreased motivation, and limited access to dental care.
The study highlights the importance of addressing oral health as part of holistic care for individuals with mental health disorders. It emphasizes the need for tailored interventions and support to improve oral hygiene practices among this population. Additionally, the findings underscore the role of healthcare providers, including mental health professionals, in promoting oral health education and facilitating access to dental services for their patients.
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