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Staging and Grading in Gerodontology—An Introduction

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Gerodontology lacks a unified framework to describe case complexity and assess the multidimensional determinants shaping oral health. Methods An international initiative developed an evidence‐based case definition for staging and grading older adults' oral health.
W. Murray Thomson, Gerry McKenna, Murali Srinivasan, Frauke Müller, Falk Schwendicke   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Survey of prevalence of xerostomia in a population of Kerman, Iran, attending medical and dental clinics

Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology, 2013
BACKGROUND AND AIM: The effects of xerostomia on oral health have been studied for decades; however, the prevalence of this disorder in the general population remains controversial.
Maryam Rad, Goli Chamani, Arash Shahravan, Nasim Hedayati, Fahimeh Alizadeh   +4 more
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Associations Between Multimorbidity, Polypharmacy and Oral Conditions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the oral health in older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question set for this study was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the oral conditions and its ...
Kittipit Srisanoi, Sabrina Maniewicz, Claudio Rodrigues Leles, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Murali Srinivasan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies: ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline

Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2021
V. Mercadante, S. Jensen, Derek K Smith, Kari Bohlke, J. Bauman, M. Brennan, R. Coppes, Niels Jessen, Narinder K. Malhotra, Barbara Murphy, D. Rosenthal, A. Vissink, Jonn Wu, D. Saunders, D. Peterson   +14 more
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Coronal and Root Caries in Older Adults: Associated Factors, Quality of Life Impact, and Treatment—A Scoping Review

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dental caries remains one of the most common chronic diseases affecting older adults worldwide. As edentulism decreases and more natural teeth are retained into old age, the number of susceptible tooth surfaces increases. Age‐related factors such as polypharmacy, cognitive decline, and reduced oral hygiene skills, together with ...
Helena Dujic, Katrin Heck, Julia Schwärzler, Cristiane da Mata, Sayaka Tada, Falk Schwendicke   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Salivary gland hypofunction in elderly patients with xerostomia

B-ENT, 2017
Salivary gland hypofunction in elderly patients with xerostomia. Problems/objectives: Xerostomia is usually related to salivary gland (SG) hypofunction and is a common complaint in elderly patients.
J-S. Choi, I. Y. Hyun, J.-Y. Lim, Y.-M. Kim   +3 more
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Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oral Care for (Frail) Older Patients: Facilitators, Barriers, and Recommendations

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The Dutch organisation for the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in oral care known as the Kennisinstituut Mondzorg (KIMO) developed three CPGs to support professionals in oral care for (frail) older patients: (1) treatment of root caries, (2) xerostomia and hyposalivation related to medication and polypharmacy ...
Johanna Margaretha Kroese, Jan Joseph Mathieu Bruers   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Social Support With Oral Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Social support is an important determinant of health in later life, yet no study has synthesised the relevant evidence. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to synthesise evidence on the association between social support (functional, structural, and perceived dimensions) and oral health among older adults aged 75 years ...
Sungkrit Pojmonpiti, Saif S. Syed, Murali Srinivasan, Georgios Tsakos, Frauke Müller, Barbara Janssens   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Xerostomia from age 50 to 90 years: prediction and prevalence in cross-sectional and longitudinal studies

Frontiers in Oral Health
ObjectivesTo describe longitudinal changes and risk factors for xerostomia in two ageing samples from age 50 to 80 and from 75 to 90.Material and methodsIn 1992 and 2007, postal questionnaires were sent to the total population of 50-year-olds (born 1942,
Ann-Katrin Johansson, Ridwaan Omar, Josefin Sannevik, Berit Mastrovito, Caroline Blomma, Anders Johansson, Anders Johansson   +6 more
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Efficacy of Dental Varnishes and Gels for the Prevention and Management of Dental Caries in Older Adults—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction To evaluate the efficacy of dental varnishes/gels in the prevention/management of dental caries in older adults. Methods Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched through March 2024 for randomized controlled trials (RCT) including patients aged ≥ 60 years (or average age ≥ 60 years) utilizing varnish or gel ...
Theresa Cleary, Enas M. Rostom, Reyes Enciso, Roseann Mulligan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source