Hamiltons Depression Rating among Exam Going Students and Their Oral Health Status – A Compendium

Dr. Uma Sudhakar; Vishali S; Christy Joseph Samuel K; Monica Mirnalini M. N1

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Publication Date: 2020/11/18

Abstract: Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages suffer from depression. World Health Organization has predicted that by 2020 depression will become the second leading cause of disease worldwide.While physical pain and emotional pain are different, there is research that suggests that both types of pain may share some neurological similarities.As oral cavity is the index of systemic health, depression might show some of the characteristics feature in oral cavity. In this literature, we appraise the effects of depression on oral cavity of the individual.

Keywords: Depression, Hamilton’s Criteria, Depressed Individuals, Oral Health Status

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