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  • Oral health research
  • Pain perception studies
  • Racial health disparities

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  • Orofacial pain is a common complaint with varying prevalence.
  • Understanding racial differences in pain perception is crucial for equitable healthcare.
  • Previous studies show disparities in pain reporting among different racial groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate racial differences in subjective orofacial pain reports.
  • To examine how race and sex interact in the experience of orofacial pain.
  • To identify specific orofacial pain symptoms with significant racial variations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from 724 dentate adults (aged 45+) in the Florida Dental Care Study.
  • Conducted a longitudinal study assessing oral health and pain.
  • Assessed pain prevalence and subjective ratings via standardized telephone interviews for various orofacial sites.

Main Results:

  • White respondents reported painful oral sores more frequently than Black respondents (19.0% vs 6.3%).
  • Black subjects reported higher severity of pain impacting behavior for temperature sensitivity (59.6% vs 30.3%), pain when chewing (70.0% vs 40.0%), and painful oral sores (53.8% vs 27.9%).
  • Significant race by sex interactions were observed, with Black men reporting more severe pain than White men for several conditions. Both Black and White women reported more severe jaw joint and oral sore pain than White men.

Conclusions:

  • This community-based study highlights significant racial differences in orofacial pain perception and impact.
  • Race and sex interact to influence the severity and experience of various orofacial pain symptoms.
  • Findings underscore the need for culturally sensitive approaches in assessing and managing orofacial pain.