 The study found that individuals who reported higher levels of perceived life stress were more likely to have poor oral health than those with lower levels of perceived life stress. Additionally, individuals with low social and economic capital were also more likely to report poor oral health. The study also found that this association between perceived life stress and poor oral health was stronger among older adults, ages 60 to 74, compared to younger adults, ages 30 to 44 and 45 to 59. This article was authored by Abby L. J. Hensel and Noha Goma.