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Edentulism and number of medications are associated with nutritional status in older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study [PDF]
RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2023 Objective: This study evaluated the nutritional status and associated factors among older adults of a southern Brazilian city. Methods: A cross-sectional home-based study, with a probabilistic sample per cluster, was carried out with 282 older adults ...
Eduarda Willers de LUCCA +5 more
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Self-reported halitosis and associated factors among older adults: A cross-sectional study
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2022 Background: Population-based studies assessing the prevalence and associated factors of halitosis among older adults are scarce. Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis and associated factors among older adults.
Laura Barreto Moreno +5 more
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Elderly People Living at Home: General Health x Oral Hygiene
Revista Naval de Odontologia On Line, 2023 The Integrated Home Assistance Service (IHAS) was created to provide integral home care for elderly people who are unable to go to the health care units of the Brazilian Navy.
Patrícia Alves Scheid Jordan +3 more
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Providing Effective Dental Care for an Ageing Population
International Dental Journal, 2022 Effective treatment produces improved outcomes from the patient and clinician perspectives. The focus of this article is effective dental care for ageing patients. This concept must be embraced through research, education and, finally, clinical care.Older adults often carry a higher burden of health and socioeconomic issues that limit their ...
Gretchen Gibson +2 more
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Oral health care of homebound older adults: multidimensional theoretical model
Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging, 2023 Objectives: To understand the dimensions of oral health care of homebound older adults and to develop a preliminary theoretical model that explains how these dimensions are interrelated in the provision of care.
Thayná Ferreira Simões de Oliveira +2 more
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Dental Utilization Stratified by the Purpose of Visit: A Population-Based Study in Japan
International Dental Journal, 2023 Background: This study aimed to provide a stratified description of dental visit utilisation by Japanese residents based on patient age, sex, prefecture, and the purpose of the visits.
Miho Ishimaru +6 more
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치위생과학회지, 2023 Background: With increasing interest in health in old age, aspects of oral aging are being considered. The Korean Academy of Geriatric Dentistry recently proposed the diagnostic criteria for oral frailty in older adults in Korea.
Eun-Ha Jung, Sun-Young Han
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Utilisation of dental services for people with special health care needs in Australia
BMC Oral Health, 2020 Background To explore the profile of patients and treatment delivered at specialist referral centres for individuals with special needs. Methods A cross-sectional audit was conducted of the health records of all patients with appointments at two of ...
Mathew Albert Wei Ting Lim +2 more
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Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures on Dental Care for Schoolchildren Aged 6 to 12 Years: A Cross-Sectional Estimate in a Less-Developed Country Setting [PDF]
, 2019 Aim: The objective of this study was to estimate the Out-Of-Pocket Expenditures (OOPEs) incurred by households on dental care, as well as to analyze the sociodemographic, economic, and oral health factors associated with such expenditures.
Borges-Yañez, Socorro Aida +8 more
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Heliyon, 2023 Objective: Tube feeders are prone to membranous substance formation on the palate, and those with membranous substances have a risk of fever, with the probable involvement of their oral bacteria.
Hironao Asahina +8 more
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