Depression, periodontitis, caries and missing teeth in the USA
“Depressive symptoms were associated with mild periodontitis and a greater number of missing teeth”
Sociodemographic Distribution of Depressive Symptoms
1 out of 5 adults reported depressive symptoms
Among US civilians 30+ old adults
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Elderly reported the lowest prevalence of depressive symptoms
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Depressive symptoms was more prevalent among female adults (26%) compared to males (17%)
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38% of individuals below the poverty line reported depressive symptoms, while reported only 14% among the highest income group
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The highest prevalence of depressive symptoms was among adults with less than high-school education (30%)
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35% of current smokers reported depressive symptoms. On the other hand, only 18% of never-smokers had depressive symptoms
“Awareness of oral health status among patients with depression can encourage both dental and mental health providers to recognize oral diseases in a timely fashion, provide offensive preventive dentistry and encourage patients to continue to access regular and comprehensive oral healthcare”
BMJ Family Medicine and Community Health
Co-authors
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Dr. Mohammad Helmi
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Dr. Erinne Kennedy
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Satomi Odani
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Dr. Israel Agaku
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Dr. Constantine Vardavas
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Dr. Riddhi Badamia