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The Arabic version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scales were administered. Students\u2019 participation was voluntary. Data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 614 students participated in the study, 45.28% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 278) were males and 54.72% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 336) were females. Oral health status was assessed, and most participants rated their oral health status as good 53.75% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 330). This study also assessed mental health among the participants and found that 50.49% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 310) of students were suffering from different degrees of depression. Approximately, 46.74% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 247) of students reported experiencing certain degrees of generalized anxiety disorder. Mental disorders were significantly correlated with subjective oral health status, since participants who rated their oral health as poor or very poor tended to have higher PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores. In conclusion, the findings showed a notable relationship between mental disorders and subjective oral health status among a group of university students. 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