Oral Health
Conditions
Keywords
oral health
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate oral and systemic health conditions among students and former students of undergraduate and postgraduate programs at the University of São Paulo over five years. The primary focus is to understand how oral health impacts academic performance and attendance, providing insights for health promotion strategies within the university community.
Detailed description
The study employs a prospective cohort design to explore multiple health-related outcomes, including periodontal health, oral health literacy, and the prevalence of caries. The data collected will also examine social and behavioral predictors of oral health, such as dietary habits, stress, and use of substances like tobacco and electronic cigarettes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Sao Paulo
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 1\. Current and former undergraduate and postgraduate students of the University of São Paulo.
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. Individuals who do not consent to participate.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Plaque index | through study completion, an average of 5 years | Primary outcome: plaque index |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Primary ContactGiuseppe A Romito, Head of Periodontics division
Backup ContactClaudio M Pannuti
Outcome results
None listed