# Effect of oral health on daily performance among Indian teachers

## TL;DR

This study explores how oral health affects the daily performance of Indian teachers, finding that over half experience issues impacting eating and sleeping.

## Contribution

The study validates the OIDP instrument for assessing oral health-related quality of life among Indian teachers.

## Key findings

- 59.5% of teachers reported oral health issues affecting daily activities.
- Eating and sleeping were the most impacted daily functions.
- OIDP demonstrated high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87) and significant validity.

## Abstract

Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) using the oral impact on daily performance (OIDP) instrument among secondary school
teachers in India is of interest. Hence, a cross-sectional survey of 1600 teachers aged 24-57 participated in interviews and oral health
examinations. About 59.5% reported oral health issues affecting daily activities, with eating and sleeping most impacted. The OIDP
showed high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.87) and significant validity (p<0.05). Thus, OIDP is a reliable tool for evaluating
OHRQoL in this population.