Oral Health Linked to Mental Health: Study
A study presented at the AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition reveals a link between oral health problems and a range of mental health and addiction disorders. The study found that patients with adverse mental health conditions are more likely to have higher levels of oral disease. Symptoms of internalizing problems are a plausible risk factor of future adverse oral health, independent of externalizing and substance use problems. The study suggests that these results may inform both medical and dental communities in diagnosing and providing treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness.