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  • Public Health
  • Dental Research
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Oral diseases negatively affect quality of life and work productivity.
  • Understanding the economic impact of oral health is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate productivity loss linked to oral health conditions.
  • To investigate the association between specific oral health issues and productivity loss.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of 6830 US adults (≥30 years) from NHANES (2017-2020).
  • Oral health assessed via self-rated health, periodontal disease awareness, bone loss, and DMFT index.
  • Logistic regression models adjusted for demographics to determine associations with productivity loss.

Main Results:

  • 3.69% of participants reported frequent productivity problems due to oral health.
  • Poor self-rated oral health (OR=17.76), bone loss (OR=1.56), and higher DMFT scores were significantly associated with productivity loss.
  • Non-Hispanic Black participants showed higher productivity loss (OR=2.4) compared to non-Hispanic White participants.

Conclusions:

  • Poor oral health, encompassing periodontal disease, bone loss, and dental caries, is significantly linked to productivity loss in US adults.
  • Improving access to dental care and preventive measures can enhance workforce productivity and mitigate economic consequences.