This study aims to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life among dental patients in South India

C B, Sudeep, Dr.

M, Suji, Dr.

P K, Dheekshitha

P M, Sunil, Dr.

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Evaluating the oral health-related quality of life among dental patients in South India - ADescriptive StudyPURPOSE:Oral health (OH) serves as apivotal indicator of individuals'general well-being, intimatelylinked to overall health andhealth-related quality of life(HRQoL). Oral Health-RelatedQuality of Life (OHRQoL)encapsulates the subjectiveexperience of symptoms relatedto oral conditions, influencing anindividual's well-being.RESULT:Fig: Have problems with your oral health made you less tolerant METHODOLOGY:In August 2023, a cross-sectional study was conducted to assess theoral health-related quality of life among dental patients. A total of 301respondents participated, selected through simple random samplingmethod. The survey, presented in printed form and comprising 20questions in plain local language, was distributed to gather insightsfrom participants.References:W. Sabbah, M. O. Folayan, and M. El Tantawi, “The link between oral and general health,” International Journal of Dentistry, vol. 2: 2019.S. F. Kane, The effects of oral health on systemic health,”General Dentistry, vol. 65, 6, pp. 30–34, 2017.M. N. Alhajj, E. Halboub, A. G. Amran et al., “Link between perceived oral and general health status among Yemeni adult dental patients,” BMC Oral Health, vol.19; Issue 1: Pg. 1–9, 2019.AIM:To evaluate the oral health-related quality of life amongdental patients in South India.CONCLUSION:The findings underscore a significant association between oral health and quality of life. RESULT:Fig: Have problems with your oral health affected your daily activities

Evaluating the oral health-related quality of life among dental patients in South India - A Descriptive Study

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Evaluating the oral health-related quality of life among dental patients in South India - A Descriptive Study

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