AUTHOR=Al-Bitar Kinan M. , Garcia Jeffrey M. , Han Shengtong , Guentsch Arndt 

TITLE=Association between periodontal health status and quality of life: a cross-sectional study

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Oral Health

VOLUME=Volume 5 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oral-health/articles/10.3389/froh.2024.1346814

DOI=10.3389/froh.2024.1346814

ISSN=2673-4842

ABSTRACT=Introduction: Attachment loss due to periodontal diseases is associated with functional limitations as well as physical pain and psychological discomfort, which may lead to a reduced quality of life. The purpose of this study is to determine if the oral health status, specifically the periodontal status influences oral health related quality of life.Material and Methods: Survey data were collected in an U.S. dental school clinical setting in a crosssectional study. Quality of life related to oral health was assessed with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-49). Additionally, DMFT index, periodontal status, as well as health literacy scores (dental and medical health literacy) were recorded and the data of n=97 subjects was statistically analyzed.