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Low oral health literacy (OHL) is linked to worse periodontal disease (PD) outcomes. This pilot study found that better OHL correlated with less severe PD staging and grading, suggesting OHL impacts periodontal health.

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  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Health Literacy

Background:

  • Low oral health literacy (OHL) is increasingly associated with adverse oral health outcomes.
  • Periodontal disease (PD) affects nearly half of US adults, yet the relationship with OHL remains debated.
  • Understanding OHL's role is crucial for improving periodontal health management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between functional OHL and periodontal health status.
  • To utilize the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) classification system for defining periodontal health.
  • To explore this relationship in a pilot study setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed with a convenience sample.
  • Functional OHL was assessed using the Oral Health Literacy Adults Questionnaire (OHL-AQ).
  • Periodontal health was clinically evaluated and categorized using the revised AAP staging and grading system.

Main Results:

  • Fifty-four participants were included in the analysis.
  • Significant inverse associations were observed between OHL-AQ scores and both AAP periodontal disease staging and grading.
  • Periodontal disease severity increased with age, and diabetes was associated with PD grade progression.

Conclusions:

  • Functional OHL demonstrates a significant inverse relationship with periodontal disease severity (staging and grading).
  • These pilot findings suggest OHL is a key factor in periodontal health.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to validate these results.