Periodontal disease in people with a history of psychosis: Results from the UK biobank population-based study.
Jing KangJasper Palmier-ClausJianhua WuDavid ShiersHarriet LarvinTim DoranVishal R AggarwalPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2022)
The findings suggest that periodontal disease is more common in people with a history of psychosis, compared to the general population. Prevention and early diagnosis of periodontal disease should be a priority for oral health promotion programmes, which should also address modifiable risk factors like smoking which also contribute to co-morbid systemic disease.