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Validation of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index in Finland: A Questionnaire Study

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Dental Research, Volume 12, Issue 2, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of this study was to translate and validate the GOHAI Finnish version from the original English version. As the population ages rapidly, there is a growing prevalence of oral health issues among older adults, leading to a higher demand for oral health care services. Using tools like the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index
Olli Koskela   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Successful Endoscopic Removal and Closure of a Large Esophageal Perforation Following Accidental Ingestion of a Dental Prosthesis

open access: yesDEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Endoscopic removal of accidentally ingested dental prostheses can be challenging as their irregular shapes can occasionally cause severe complications, such as gastrointestinal perforation. Here, we present the case of an older woman who was referred to our hospital following accidental ingestion of a bridge‐type denture.
Takashi Akutagawa   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Disinfectant Solutions Against COVID-19 on Surface Roughness, Gloss, and Color of Removable Denture Materials. [PDF]

open access: yesJ Funct Biomater
Mikeli A   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Oral Health and Social Isolation After 6 Years: Mediation of Oral Functions

open access: yesCommunity Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 54, Issue 2, Page 220-230, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Tooth loss was longitudinally associated with social isolation. The absence of dental prosthesis use was an additional risk factor. However, the mediating pathways for this association are unknown. The aim of this cohort study was to estimate the mediating effect of three oral functions: speaking, smiling and chewing observed at ...
Hazem Abbas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Upstream Interventions to Promote Oral Health and Reduce Oral Health Inequalities: A Scoping Review

open access: yesCommunity Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, Volume 54, Issue 2, Page 146-162, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives This scoping review aimed to map global evidence on upstream interventions which promote oral health and reduce socioeconomic inequalities in oral health. Methods A review was undertaken in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and ...
Michelle Stennett   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Task allocation in periodontal treatment among older adults in public oral health services in Helsinki, Finland, from 2007 to 2016

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Oral Sciences, Volume 134, Issue 2, April 2026.
Abstract The demand for non‐surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) is increasing due to longer life expectancy and reduced edentulism. This descriptive study examined quantitatively the task allocation between dentists and dental hygienists and the influence of patient age on NSPT provision using aggregated data from electronic patient records of ...
Antti Kokkonen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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