Work stress and oral conditions: a systematic review of observational studies.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Although psychological stress is a risk factor for oral diseases, there seems to be no review on work stress. This study aimed to review the evidence on the association between work stress and oral conditions, including dental caries, periodontal status and tooth loss.

Design

A systematic review of published observational studies.

Data sources

A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus databases on 12 August 2020.

Study selection

Articles were screened based on the following inclusion criteria: published after 1966; in English only; epidemiological studies on humans (except case studies, reviews, letters, commentaries and editorials); and examined the association of work stress with dental caries, periodontal status and tooth l

SUBMITTER: Sato Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8166606 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature