Teeth Grinding, Anxiety, and Gum Health in Dental Students
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This study looks at the connection between teeth grinding (bruxism), anxiety, and gum health in dental students. Researchers want to understand how stress and grinding habits affect the teeth and gums of students in their final years of dental school.
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Who can take part
- You are currently an undergraduate dental student in your 4th or 5th year
- You are at least 18 years old
- You are willing to complete questionnaires and have your gums examined
- You do not currently have braces or orthodontic treatment
- You do not have a serious long-term illness that affects your gums (such as diabetes or autoimmune disease)
- You are not taking medications that could affect teeth grinding, anxiety levels, or gum health
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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