Association between self-reported oral disease/conditions and symptoms of depression among Iraqi individuals.
Alaa F AhmedReyam J NaserSarhang Sarwat GulAli A AbdulkareemPublished in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2022)
Results indicated that oral diseases, particularly those adversely affecting function and esthetics, were associated with symptoms of depression in Iraqi individuals. These findings highlighted the importance of maintaining oral health as part of the general psychological wellbeing of the population.