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ArticleBMC oral health2021

Oral health status among transgender young adults: a cross-sectional study.

Kaur Manpreet, Mohammed B Ajmal, Syed Ahmed Raheel, Mohammed C Saleem, Khan Mubeen, Kamis Gaballah, Asmaa Faden, Omar Kujan

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Article in BMC oral health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 4 institutions in 4 countries.

Kaur ManpreetKodagu District Hospital, Madikeri, Karnataka, India.
Mohammed B AjmalKGF College of Dental Sciences, Kolar, Karnataka, India.
Syed Ahmed RaheelDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KGF College of Dental Sciences, Kolar, Karnataka, India.
Mohammed C SaleemKGF College of Dental Sciences, Kolar, Karnataka, India.
Khan MubeenGovernment Dental College, Bangalore, India.
Kamis GaballahDepartment of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Asmaa FadenDepartment of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Omar KujanOral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences Division, UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, 17 Monash Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia. omar.kujan@uwa.edu.au.
Government Dental College & Research Institute · INKing Saud University · SAUniversity of Sharjah · AEUniversity of Western Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTransgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people are a marginalized set of the population that continues to experience health care inequalities. This study aimed to assess oral health parameters including Candida growth and intensity among TGNC adults.

methodsThis cross-sectional study recruited two subgroups: 40 transgender and 40 control adults. Consented participants were interviewed and clinically examined. Data using the WHO oral health assessment forms were obtained. Samples for Candida growth and intensity analysis were collected from the dorsum surface of the tongue.

results27.5% of the transgender group was HIV seropositive. Oral nicotine stomatitis and leukoplakia are reported to be the most prevalent intra-oral lesions showing a prevalence of 27.5% and 20%, respectively. The dental and periodontal health parameters of the transgender group were worse than those of the control group. The intensity of Candida colonies was significantly higher in the test group (p = 0.014).

conclusionPoor oral health and significant oral mucosal disorders were reported in transgender adults that have shown a higher rate of behavioral risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol consumption. Further longitudinal studies in different world regions are warranted to understand the barriers to good oral health in transgender adults and how to implement effective prevention and management strategies.

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Oral HealthTransgender PersonsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGender IdentityHealthcare DisparitiesHumansMaleYoung AdultCandidaOral findingsOral healthOral mucosal disordersTransgender

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