Teens with Tooth Loss Face Higher Bullying Risk: Study

Posted: September 6, 2025
Australian researchers from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne conducted a study showing that teenagers who experience tooth loss due to decay or injury are almost twice as likely to be bullied. The research, published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research, analyzed data from over 4,400 children and highlighted the social and psychological impacts of tooth loss in adolescence. Adolescents with missing teeth were found to be 42% more likely to experience bullying, with implications for mental and social well-being. The study underscores the broader health consequences of poor oral health and calls for government investment in prevention programs and improved access to care, especially in disadvantaged communities. Similar global studies from Brazil and Jordan have also linked dental issues to bullying in adolescence.
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