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February 3, 2026BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

A cross-sectional study investigating the prevalence and risk factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in Chinese medical and dental students

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YLYunzhi LinWLWenlong LvZGZhiyou Guo

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Cross-sectional survey reveals high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders among medical and dental students, indicating significant psychological stress and other risk factors.

Key Points

  • Determine the prevalence and risk factors of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in medical and dental students.
  • Cross-sectional web-based survey conducted at Fujian Medical University
  • 1,223 students participated with an 82.7% response rate
  • Logistic regression analysis to identify risk factors
  • Demographic and TMD characteristics collected and assessed
  • Overall prevalence of self-reported TMD symptoms was 49.7%
  • Higher prevalence of jaw joint noises in dental students (33.2%) vs medical students (26.9%)
  • Risk factors include higher perceived stress scores, longer sitting time, and infrequent dental visits
  • Anxiety and depression strongly associated with TMDs

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Lin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6981456cf607237d8b54d498https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08701-1
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