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British Dental Journal volume 240, page 477 (2026)
Impact of educational level on tooth loss and edentulism: a systematic review. Br Dent J 2026; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-025-9197-y
The authors conducted a systematic review of observational studies published between 2000 and 2022. Following PRISMA guidelines, an electronic search of PubMed identified studies examining the association between educational level and tooth loss or edentulism in adults aged 18 years and older. After screening and eligibility assessment, 30 studies were included in the review. Together, these studies represented data from 735,576 individuals across 15 countries. Tooth loss outcomes were assessed through either clinical examinations or self-reported measures, and study quality was evaluated using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.
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Dentist and Founder, Wellness-Vida, United Kingdom
Carla Italia Garbarino
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Correspondence to Carla Italia Garbarino.
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