Background Psychiatric patients have increased comorbid physical illness. There is less
information, however, on dental disease, especially tooth decay, despite life-style risk factors …

Patients with mental disorders are subject to a greater number of risk factors for oral and
dental disease than the general population. This is mostly caused by the side effects of the …

Increased rates of comorbid physical illness have been commonly reported in patients with
schizophrenia. However, there are fewer data on dental disease in these patients. We …

Background/Purpose Most soft drinks are acidic in nature. Regular consumption of these
drinks may result in dental erosion. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the erosive …

Background Patients with schizophrenia constitute a particularly vulnerable group for oral
diseases. Among the different factors involved, we aimed to examine the evidence of how …

Background People with mental health disorders are reported to have poorer access to
dental services and poorer oral health outcomes. The aim of this paper is to analyze current …

Background Mental illness (MI) affects approximately one in five US adults, and it is
associated with oral disease and poor dental treatment outcomes. Little is known about …

Abstract Background The “General Oral Health Assessment Index”(GOHAI) was widely used
in clinical or epidemiological studies worldwide, as it was available for use in different …

Background The aim of this study was to assess the dental status (DMFT) in patients with
schizophrenia compared with a control group. Material In this case–control study, 50 …

Background Periodontal disease represents a global public health concern, with a
disproportionate burden being borne by vulnerable populations. One such group is people …