A negative association was found between poor oral health status and improvement in FILS score at the endpoint (partial regression coefficient: -0.523, 95% confidence interval: -0.99 to -0.06, P=0.026).ConclusionsOur findings underscore the negative impact of poor oral health stat...
Hence, in this study, we assumed that increased COVID-19 severity may be linked to poor oral health status. This was achieved through assessing oral health status, severity of COVID-19 symptoms, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and duration of recovery. Methods Cross-sectional study based on...
Poor oral health is one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide consuming one-fifth of out-of-pocket health expenditure [1,2,3]. In 2017, it was estimated that oral diseases affect close to 3.5 billion people worldwide, with caries (dental decay) of permanent teeth...
Dental caries is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide and remains a significant public health issue, affecting the primary teeth of more than 530 million children.2 Children's dental caries experience can lead to poor oral health, which has been shown to affect children's ability to...
Increase in nicotine pouch (NP) users, particularly among the young, is a matter of concern requiring a comprehensive understanding of its short- and long-term oral health implications. The objective of this research was to systematically review potential oral side-effects associated with NP usage....
Emergencies come without warning, and they can affect us all. While we often think of urgent medical care for injuries or illnesses, prompt dental care in emergencies is equally crucial. Oral health plays a significant role in our overall well-being, and neglecting dental issues during crises ca...
For periodontitis, the accumulation of anaerobic bacteria in periodontal pockets leads to severe tissue destruction. Additional local risk factors include poor oral hygiene, faulty dental restorations, and malaligned teeth, which can facilitate bacterial accumulation and promote disease progression [6, 7]...
COVID-19 infection is a serious threat to patients with primary diseases, especially multiple cancers. Studies suggest that cancer patients are one of the most susceptible populations to experience severe COVI... Hamidreza Zalpoor, Abdullatif Akbari, Negar Nayerain Jazi, Mahsa Liaghat and Maryam...
The 2 study groups differed by patient-reported level of olfactory function at the time of survey. Previous studies have reported poor correlation between patient-reported and objectively measured degrees of olfactory impairment.15 However, our results show a strong correlation between the patient-report...
Intake of salt is a biological imperative, inextricably woven into physiological systems, human societies and global culture. However, excessive salt intake is associated with high blood pressure. As this effect likely drives cardiovascular morbidity and