Third molar removal and its impact on quality of life: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the impact of third molar removal on patient's quality of life.

Methods: To address the study purpose, investigators designed and implemented a systematic review. The primary outcome variable was the quality of life after third molar extraction.

[Lack of access to information on oral health problems among adults: an approach based on the theoretical model for literacy in health].

This study sought to investigate factors associated with the lack of access to information on oral health among adults. It is a cross-sectional study, carried out among 831 adults (35-44 years of age). The dependent variable was access to information on how to avoid oral problems, and the independent variables were gathered into subgroups according to the theoretical model for literacy in health.