ORAL health and mental health are two vital aspects of overall well-being that are often overlooked or underestimated in their interconnectedness. In Jamaica, where the prevalence of dental diseases ...

If Michael Glick, D.M.D., had his way, every person who receives mental health care would be referred to a dentist. Oral health and mental health are closely connected. For example, people who have ...

Your mental health affects the health of your whole body, including your oral health. People who have mental health problems are more likely to have oral health conditions like teeth and gum problems.

A new meta-analysis has revealed a 61% lifetime prevalence of suboptimal oral health among people with serious mental illness in the U.S. and elsewhere in the world (Community Mental Health Journal, ...

In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks ...

If you are experiencing more worry, fear or anxiety during this pandemic, you aren't alone. These overwhelming emotions can affect your sleeping and eating habits - and may even have consequences for ...

There’s a bidirectional relationship between mental health and oral health. When someone’s mental health suffers, it can cause a decline in oral health. Conversely, unmet dental problems can lead to ...