Clinical and experimental dental research
Cure8 research brief
Why This Matters
Oral problems and periodontal disease can affect quality of life and may be more common in people with IBD; this study suggests many patients report oral health needs and gaps in dental care.
Reminding clinicians and patients about dental follow‑up could help address treatable issues and improve oral health–related quality of life.
Who Should Pay Attention
Adults with IBD (Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis), their dentists, gastroenterologists, and IBD care teams.
Study Snapshot
Story typeResearch paper
Evidence typeResearch paper
Source depthJournal abstract
What To Know
The study highlights that many people with IBD report oral health problems and that dental care may be under‑addressed. Treating clinicians are encouraged to remind patients to inform their dentist of their IBD and to keep routine dental visits.
The findings are based on self‑reported survey data (online distribution through the patient association) rather than clinical dental exams, so prevalence estimates may differ from clinically assessed rates. The brief summarizes the article abstract and does not represent a full review of the full paper.
Keep In Mind
This is a cross‑sectional, self‑reported survey distributed via the Austrian Crohn’s/Colitis patient association; results reflect respondent reports (not clinical dental exams) and may not be generalizable beyond the study population.
Source Details
Review the original publication for the complete reporting, methods, and context.
Research paper
Evidence type derived from source or registry metadata.
PublicationClinical and experimental dental research
AuthorsKristina Bertl, Arghavan Yari, Anna Riener +4 more
InstitutionDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine, Dental Clinic, Sigmund Freud University Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Study typeJournal article
Indexed viaPubMed
Source typeResearch paper
PublishedAug 1, 2026, 12:00 AM
Content availableJournal abstract
This Cure8 brief is based on source text from the linked article. Cure8 is informational only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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