To Determine Association between Socioeconomic Status, Tobacco Use, and Periodontal Health-A Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective: The present systematic review with the focus question Is there anassociation between tobacco use in any form, socioeconomic position, and periodontal health?

Material and Methods: Literature research was conducted usingonline databases including Medline and PubMed,42 articlespublished between 20210-2021, and were included if they matched the review criteria

Results: After screening, 23 articles were selected, from which six publications were  includedfor the review which yielded comparable results.

Conclusion: There is a substantial evidence found between tobacco use (in any form), socioeconomic status (SES), and periodontal health. To establish total certainty, more research is required.