Oral health status and associated lifestyle behaviors in a sample of Iranian adults: an exploratory household survey

• Main Authors: Leila Jahangiry (Author), Raziollah Bagheri (Author), Fatemeh Darabi (Author), Parvin Sarbakhsh (Author), Mohammad Mehdi Naghibi Sistani (Author), Koen Ponnet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Poor oral hygiene can lead to serious diseases, such as periodontitis, tooth decay, pain and discomfort in teeth or gums, infections, and loss of teeth. In Iran, adults aged 50 y and older are a high-risk group for oral health problems, and this age group will grow in the coming...