The relationship between self-reported poor mental health and complete tooth loss among the US adult population in 2019
Tasha Powell,
Heather Taylor
Abstract:ObjectiveVery little is known about the association between poor mental health and poor oral health outcomes in the United Sates. This study investigated the prevalence of complete tooth loss among those with and without perceived poor mental health in a nationally representative sample of noninstitutionalized U.S. adults.MethodsUsing a cross-sectional study design, we analyzed the 2019 Medical Expenditures Panel Survey to determine the unweighted and weighted prevalence of complete tooth loss among adults. Ch… Show more
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