ArticleBDJ open2026
Association between climate change and oral health outcomes: a systematic review of time-series studies.
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Abstract
aimThis Systematic review aimed to assess the association between short term environment exposures and oral health outcomes using evidence from time-series studies.
methodThe protocol was registered with PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews). A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar were conducted to identify relevant studies. Records were imported to Rayyan AI for multistage screening by two independent reviewers, and any conflicting views were resolved with the third reviewer. Data extraction followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines, and findings were summarized narratively and in tabular form.
resultSeven time-series studies involving over 4 million epidemiological observations were included. Summarized evidence suggested association between change in climate and oral health outcomes. Lower air temperature was associated with 75% risk of periodontal diseases over a lag of 1 to 7 days. Every 10 µg/m
conclusionEnvironmental exposures, particularly air pollution and temperature, may influence the outcome of oral health. Further well-designed studies are needed to clarify causal pathways and strengthen evidence base.
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