Are Individuals With Orofacial Pain More Prone to Psychological Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

This article compares the psychological status of the general population with those with orofacial pain (OFP) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published in Dental and Medical Problems, results from this study concluded that patients with orofacial pain demonstrated higher psychological distress, depressive symptoms, and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, which illustrate the importance of providing psychological interventions to this priority population.