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SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026

Cost and Length of Hospitalization Associated with Dental Infections: A Systematic Review.

Somayeh Parvizi, Albert Yaacoub, Stephen Cox, Carlos Marcelo da Silva Figueredo, Mafaz Ullah

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5 authors.

Somayeh ParviziDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.ORCID 0009-0002-2883-7649
Albert YaacoubDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.
Stephen CoxDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-4999-0044
Carlos Marcelo da Silva FigueredoSchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0222-9231
Mafaz UllahDiscipline of Oral Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2750, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to investigate the cost of hospitalization and length of stay (LOS) associated with dental infections and their impact on healthcare resources. MATERIALS AND

methodsWeb of Science, Medline via Ovid, and Google Scholar were searched for articles published from 2013 to 2023 using relevant MeSH terms. A descriptive summary was produced to describe study characteristics, and selected studies were analyzed to evaluate financial implications and hospitalization outcomes.

resultsAfter removing duplicates, 125 articles were screened, with 25 read in full and 9 excluded. Sixteen retrospective studies were included, encompassing 156,487 patients. Hospital length of stay ranged from 1.15 to 10 days, and hospitalization costs ranged from AUD 2402 to USD 47,836.60. Variability in outcomes appeared to be influenced by infection severity, healthcare infrastructure, and geographic setting.

conclusionsDental infections impose a substantial and variable burden on healthcare systems. These findings emphasize the need for timely intervention, preventive strategies, and standardized management protocols to reduce clinical complications and financial strain on healthcare services.

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HospitalizationLength of StayHumanscostdental infectioneconomic burdenhospitalizationsystematic review

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PMCPMC12940658

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