Objective: It is well-established that muscle mass strength is a key factor in healthy physical functioning and is necessary for an active lifestyle. Handgrip strength (HGS) is the most convenient and cost-effective method for evaluating overall muscle strength in the body.Various studies have investigated the direct impact of inflammatory oral diseases on HGS, but with conflicting results. This systematic review investigated previous study data and analysed the causal factors in oral disease that affect HGS. Methods: The PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were searched for articles using relevant keywords. Based on the inclusion criteria, 8 cross-sectional studies were selected, and the extracted data was interpreted and analysed systematically. Quality assessment was done using the National Institutes of Health Quality Assessment Tool. Results: Although 4 studies were shown to have used good quality assessment tools, heterogeneity in the methodology and data analysis prevented us from conducting a metaanalysis. Most of the studies were conducted between 2020 to 2022 and 7 were from Asian countries. The findings of these studies indicated a positive correlation between good oral health and strong HGS. Poor oral habits and oral conditions such as periodontitis and tooth loss inversely affected HGS, as did intrinsic factors like age and sex. Conclusions Limited global studies and heterogeneous study data emerged as the major shortcomings in our systematic study review and precluded meta-analysis. Therefore, further studies are needed with standard methodologies and outcome measures as well as good global representation.

Purpose::Dental and orofacial trauma among the adult population constitutes a major public health problem. The impact is not just physical but also psychological. To analyse the impacts of dental and orofacial trauma on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in adults and determine whether the 2 variables are closely interlinked.Methods::This is a systematic review. The terms "dental trauma", "orofacial trauma", "oral health", "oral health related impact life", "OHRQoL", "positive and negative affect scale", "quality of life", "facial injuries", "adults", and "young adults" were researched in the databases of PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Google Scholar for associated studies up to December 30, 2022. A comprehensive search was designed and the articles were independently screened for eligibility by 2 reviewers. The included studies’ author, year of publication, the country where the study was conducted, population demographics (number and age), an instrument used for assessing OHRQoL and the relevant result were recorded and compared. The quality of the evidence was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for observational studies.Results::Out of 482 unique records, 3 articles were included for data extraction. Observational studies were included. Two studies did not mention confounding factors. Different scales were used for dental and orofacial trauma and OHRQoL. OHRQoL has a directly proportional relationship with orofacial trauma. Adolescents with orofacial trauma have a significant impact on this value with a prevalence of 88.4%.Conclusion::The highest impact on OHRQoL was seen immediately after the diagnosis of an orofacial trauma. The impact increases with the severity of the trauma. Therefore, to promote overall dental and general health, health education initiatives should include information on the causes, prevention, and requirement for prompt responses by the populace in seeking dental intervention.