The association between periodontal disease and job stress in Baghdad city

Talib Bandar, Khalid

	The association between periodontal disease and job stress in Baghdad city
journal of kerbala university
Article 1, Volume 5, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 47-57 PDF (0 K)
Author
Khalid Talib Bandar
Abstract
Introduction: Epidemiological studies have shown that periodontitis does not affect all subjects in the population in a similar way, some individuals present risk condition that make them more susceptible to develop periodontal disease. The association between stress factors and periodontal disease have been examined in several studies. Aim of the study: to evaluate the association between periodontal clinical parameters and job stress in Baghdad city. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted at my private clinic, the study population was consisted of 64 patients of both genders with ages ranging from 23 to 65 years. The patients were asked to answer self –administered questionnaire and to undergo periodontal examination. To estimate job stress, a questionnaire based on the life events scale was used, The parameters used in the periodontal assessment were plaque index, gingival index , probing pocket depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level. Result: A statistically significant difference was found between stress and control group in probing pocket depth. Plaque index , gingival index , bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level was also higher in stress group but it is not statistically significant. Conclusion: , the prevalence of periodontal disease in subjects who felt job stress was higher than that in subjects without such stress.

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