BMI, mental well being problems tied to increased dental fear

Published On 2021-12-23 09:16 GMT   |   Update On 2021-12-23 09:16 GMT

BMI in males and problems of mental well-being in females were positively associated with high dental fear, according to a recent study published in the BMC Oral Health.Little is known about the association between eating disorders (ED) and dental fear. This study investigated the association between dental fear and EDs through body mass index (BMI), and SCOFF (sick, control, one stone,...

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BMI in males and problems of mental well-being in females were positively associated with high dental fear, according to a recent study published in the BMC Oral Health.

Little is known about the association between eating disorders (ED) and dental fear. This study investigated the association between dental fear and EDs through body mass index (BMI), and SCOFF (sick, control, one stone, fat, food) questionnaire among Finnish university students. A group of researchers hypothesised that dental fear is associated with EDs and BMI.

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