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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Association Between Ethylene Oxide Exposure and Complete Edentulism in United States Adults.

Yash Brahmbhatt, Michelle Zak, Razan Alhajri, Noura Almulla, Sakeenah Alqallaf, Abdullah Alkandari, Shahad Alsaleh, Hend Alqaderi

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8 authors.

Yash BrahmbhattTufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.ORCID 0009-0005-8044-6276
Michelle ZakTufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
Razan AlhajriKuwait Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 15462, Kuwait.
Noura AlmullaKuwait Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 15462, Kuwait.
Sakeenah AlqallafKuwait Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 15462, Kuwait.
Abdullah AlkandariKuwait Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 15462, Kuwait.
Shahad AlsalehKuwait Ministry of Health, Kuwait City 15462, Kuwait.
Hend AlqaderiDepartment of Public Health, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02111, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

(1) Background: Ethylene oxide (EtO), an environmental pollutant, has been linked to adverse health outcomes through its genotoxic, oxidative stress inducing, and alkylating properties, including potential impacts on oral health. This study explores the association between EtO serum levels and complete edentulism. (2) Methods: Data were analyzed from the 2017-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) dataset using logistic regression analysis to examine the relationship between EtO serum levels and complete edentulism, adjusting for age, sex, education, race, and diabetes status, and periodontal disease, including a total of 19,225 participants. Of the 19,225 participants, 4933 individuals (25.66%) were completely edentulous, and 14,292 (74.34%) were not. (3) Results: Higher EtO serum levels were associated with increased odds of complete edentulism (OR = 1.61; 95% CI = 1.35-1.93;

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complete edentulismenvironmental toxinsethylene oxideexposureoral healthrisk factorstoxicity

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PMCPMC12113516

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