DrBicuspid: Patients' mental health affects their oral health

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June 3, 2022

Mental health conditions such as depression are linked to poor oral hygiene and other dental problems, strengthening the link between mental and oral health, according to a report released in May from the U.S. nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

The report, which is based on research from CareQuest Institute's 2022 State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, as well as other literature, highlights multiple ways mental health affects oral health.

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