Depression is one of the most common and disabling
psychiatric disorders worldwide, and exerts a profound impact on physical,
emotional, and social health. It is characterised by depressive symptoms such
as relentless sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, changes in
appetite and weight, sleep disturbances or hypersomnia, fatigue or loss of
energy, impaired concentration, feelings of guilt, and suicidal thinking. The
aetiology of depression arises from a complex interplay of genetic, neurobiological,
psycho-social and environmental factors. People who have experienced major life
events, early life trauma, or chronic stress are most at risk. Recent studies
provide compelling evidence that there is a strong yet overlooked link between
depression and oral health. Patients with depression lead suboptimal oral
health lives due to poor oral hygiene behaviours, unhealthy dietary habits,
additional tobacco and alcohol use, and being less likely to seek dental care.
Depression involves dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)
axis, systemic inflammation, immunosuppression, and the decrease of salivary
gland function, which all increase susceptibility to oral sepsis, xerostomia
and dental caries. Similarly, the reversed pathway of the relationship could be
suggested, as poor oral health leads to psychological discomfort, poorer
quality of life, and increased depression symptoms. The chapter is a summary of
details regarding the epidemiology of the condition; classification of
depression; biological and behavioural mechanisms involved with the
relationship between depression and oral health, preventive measures for the
condition & treatment strategies. It highlights the need for collaboration
among dental and mental health workers who deal with the public health concern
of the burden of Depressive Disorders. This study aimed to explore the
association between depression and oral health by examining the different
categories of depression, their impact on oral health, and recommended
preventive measures to bridge gaps in awareness and care in this area.
Author(s) Details
Abdulhameed G.
Albeshr
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yazeed A. Alhabdan
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad M. Albanyan
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alanoud M. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Duaa Obaidallah
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Maha Al-Aswad
Al-Enezi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nora AlAgil
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rand H. Almujel
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah F. Alhussain
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
May M. Aleraij
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Setah T. Alanazi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shadyah E. Alfaori
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Shatha Faisal Aldhawi
King Abdulaziz Medical City for National Guard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Reham F. Alsaleh
Private Dental Clinic, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/aodhr/v9/6728
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