Oral health status of individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder considering oral hygiene habits.

Mohammad MoharramiArnaldo PerezSimin Zahra MohebbiSeyed Hossein BassirMaryam Amin

Published 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 (2021)

Individuals with OCD had lower caries experience and similar gingival health compared to controls. Part of the impact of OCD was mediated through brushing habits.

Keyphrases

obsessive compulsive disorder
oral health
deep brain stimulation
healthcare
public health
mental health
health information