Oral Health

"Oral Health" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The optimal state of the mouth and normal functioning of the organs of the mouth without evidence of disease.

Descriptor ID	D009909
MeSH Number(s)	N01.400.535
Concept/Terms	Oral Health Oral Health Health, Oral

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Health Care [N]
Population Characteristics [N01]
Health [N01.400]
Oral Health [N01.400.535]

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Bar chart showing 56 publications over 22 distinct years, with a maximum of 7 publications in 2019

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1995	0	1	1
2003	1	0	1
2006	0	1	1
2007	1	1	2
2008	1	0	1
2009	2	1	3
2010	2	0	2
2011	2	0	2
2012	3	1	4
2013	1	0	1
2014	1	0	1
2015	2	1	3
2016	1	0	1
2017	4	1	5
2018	3	0	3
2019	6	1	7
2020	0	3	3
2021	2	1	3
2022	2	1	3
2023	1	4	5
2024	1	0	1
2025	2	1	3

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Rasubala L, Russell SL, Ren Y, Malmstrom H, Huang SS, Flahive J, Yang C. Dental Faculty Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to Treat Pregnant Persons at 2 Institutions. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2025 Jul; 10(1_suppl):58S-66S.

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Choi SE, Simon L. Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems. JAMA Health Forum. 2025 May 02; 6(5):e251166.

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Zhou P, Yeshoua BJ, Konuthula N, Pan CJ, Ferrandino RM, Holte SE, Rizvi Z, Marchiano EM, Futran ND, Barber BR. Association of Oral Health Determinants With Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Never-Smoking Adults. Head Neck. 2025 Jul; 47(7):2025-2032.

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Akhtar S, Silk H, Savageau JA, Stevens GA. Oral health articles in primary care journals: A bibliometric review. J Public Health Dent. 2025 Mar; 85(1):84-91.

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Simon L, Lamster I. Integration of Primary and Oral Health Care-An Unrealized Opportunity. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Aug 01; 184(8):869-870.

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Panda A, Silk H, Hayes C, Savageau JA. An Assessment of Oral Health Training in Obstetrical Care in Massachusetts. Matern Child Health J. 2024 Jul; 28(7):1168-1177.

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Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, Chelmow D, Coker TR, Davis EM, Donahue KE, Ja?n CR, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Rao G, Ruiz JM, Stevermer J, Tsevat J, Underwood SM, Wong JB. Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2023 11 14; 330(18):1773-1779.

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Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, Chelmow D, Coker TR, Davis EM, Donahue KE, Ja?n CR, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Rao G, Ruiz JM, Stevermer J, Tsevat J, Underwood SM, Wong JB. Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2023 11 07; 330(17):1666-1673.

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Alpert E, Barrow JR, Simon LE. Association of residential care admission with the oral health status of older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2023 11; 71(11):3635-3637.

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Verma SK, Jha AK, Prakash O, Ekram S, Tigga C, Noorani MK, Mehta V, Meto A, Meto A, Fiorillo L, Cicci? M. Impact of dental and orofacial trauma on oral health-related quality of life in adults: A systematic review. Chin J Traumatol. 2024 Sep; 27(5):249-253.

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