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Indonesian dentists' views on providing oral health care for older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Monika Werdiningsih, Atik Ramadhani, Patcharaphol Samnieng, Jacob John, Melissa Adiatman
BackgroundWith demographic changes in aging populations, dentists require special care protocols to treat older adults with diverse and complex oral health needs and problems. Knowledge, positive attitudes, and sufficient practice experience are essential components for promptly treating older adults. However, many dentists encounter multiple barriers influencing their willingness to provide care for
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Glandular odontogenic cyst misdiagnosed and treated as a periapical inflammatory lesion for 6 years in an older adult Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Vitor Augusto Leite, Leandro Benetti de Oliveira, Brendo Vinicius Rodrigues Louredo, Paulo Victor Mendes Penafort, Fábio Abreu Alves, Pablo Agustin Vargas, Luciana Estevam Simonato, Saygo Tomo
ObjectivesTo document the case of a patient who underwent several endodontic treatments due to a glandular odontogenic cyst misdiagnosed as an inflammatory periapical lesion.BackgroundGlandular odontogenic cysts behave more aggressively, while others have an indolent course. There is limited information on this cyst in the gerodontologic literature.Materials and MethodsA 76‐year‐old male patient presented
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Effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy in a patient with anxiety and burning mouth syndrome Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Hugues Magne
ObjectiveTo propose an alternative treatment for burning mouth syndrome (BMS).BackgroundBMS is a serious condition that negatively affects the physical and emotional health of the elderly. Pharmacological interventions are not always appropriate in this population and may have significant side effects.Materials and MethodsWe present the case of an 86‐year‐old woman who has been suffering from BMS for
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Oral health needs of Wampanoag elders on Martha's Vineyard: A comprehensive assessment Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Lauren Gritzer, Hend Alqaderi, Anshul Puli, Michael Friedman, Subin Jeong, Narjes Bencheikh, Sophie Kim, Yen Dinh, Jason Outlaw, Brian Swann
ObjectivesEvaluate oral health care access and utilisation, while identifying the specific oral health needs of the Native American Elders within the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (WTGH) on Martha's Vineyard Island.BackgroundElders, particularly the WTGH face notable issues in obtaining oral health care. This study addressed the oral health gaps within the WTGH Elders through a comprehensive community
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Prolonged use of old dentures: A qualitative study with Brazilian older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Carlos Cesar Gomes Mendonça, Túlio Eduardo Nogueira, Francine do Couto Lima Moreira, Lidia Moraes Ribeiro Jordão, Gerald McKenna, Cláudio Rodrigues Leles
ObjectiveTo explore older adults' perceptions, motivations and reasons for using and not replacing old and worn complete dentures over prolonged periods.Materials and MethodsIn‐depth, semi‐structured interviews were conducted with Brazilian edentulous older adults who were wearing complete dentures which were at least 20 years old. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit participants from an
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The Robin Heath Citation Award 2024 Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 William Murray Thomson
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Professional dental care and survival rates in long‐term care recipients: A cohort study of 1 459 163 individuals in South Korea Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Kyung‐A Ko, Bo‐A Lee, Young‐Taek Kim, Jung‐Seok Lee
ObjectivesTo determine the dental care pattern and survival rates of participants who received long‐term care (LTC) and a matched control cohort in South Korea.BackgroundGlobal ageing trends and the development of superaged societies pose healthcare challenges. South Korea's LTC system aids those with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Despite the link between oral health and systemic diseases, providing
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Oral health in home care: Perspectives and experiences of dentists in a Brazilian region Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Luis Eduardo Genaro, José Victor Marconato, Elaine Pereira da Silva Tagliaferro, Felipe Eduardo Pinotti, Aylton Valsecki Júnior, Tânia Adas Saliba, Fernanda Lopez Rosell
IntroductionHome care provided by dentists is crucial for ensuring adequate oral care. However, oral health professionals face challenges in delivering treatment at patients' residences due to a lack of resources. Our objective was to explore dentists' perspectives and experiences of dental home care and potential challenges for its implementation.MethodsThe study took a qualitative approach. Guided
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Validation of the conceptual framework and intervention scope of oral function rehabilitation exercise Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Yong‐Keum Choi, Hyang‐Ah Park, Eun‐Gyeong Cha, Yunhwan Lee, Ji‐Hye Yun
ObjectivesThis study used a Delphi survey to define the concept of oral function rehabilitation exercise (OFRE) based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) and to categorise intervention domains for community‐dwelling older adults.BackgroundWhile numerous studies have been conducted to improve oral function through exercise interventions, the conceptual definition
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Translation and psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the ageism scale for dental students (ASDS‐Ar): A multi‐institutional validation Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Mohammed Nasser Alhajj, Ridwaan Omar, Sadeq Ali Al‐Maweri, Abdullah M. Alsoghier, Maha El Tantawi, Yousef Khader, Asim Al‐Ansari, Abdulrahman Aseri, Abdullah G. Amran, Ola B. AlBatayneh, Abdulaziz Samran, Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Ahmed Shaher Alqahtani, Thiyezen Abdullah AlDhelai, Muhammad Faheemuddin, Muhammad Farooq Umer, Mounzer Assad, Imad Barngkgei, Tarek Abou Agwa, Ali H. Murad, Joseph E. Makzoumé
Background and ObjectiveAgeism represents an important barrier to high‐quality healthcare for older adults. The present study sought to translate and validate the Arabic version of the Ageism Scale for Dental Students (ASDS‐Arabic).Materials and MethodsThe 27‐item ASDS tool was translated from English into Arabic following recommended cross‐sectional forward and backward translation guidelines. The
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Clinically estimated signs of hyposalivation in older adult residents of long‐term care Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Otto Brandt, Lina Julkunen, Riitta KT Saarela, Kaija Hiltunen, Päivi Mäntylä
ObjectiveTo assess whether the estimation of clinical signs of hyposalivation is applicable in recognising long‐term care facility (LTCF) residents with poor oral health, and which individual characteristics are important in that respect.BackgroundA common inconvenience among older adults, dry mouth, particularly hyposalivation, can cause many complications, such as greater susceptibility to root caries
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Influence of prosthodontic rehabilitation and dietary advice on glycaemic control, nutritional status and oral health‐related quality of life of older adults with type 2 diabetes Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Jandenilson Alves Brígido, Wellington Luiz de Oliveira da Rosa, Rafael Guerra Lund
ObjectivesThis prospective clinical study aimed to determine the influence of oral prosthodontic rehabilitation with partial removable dentures and simplified dietary advice on glycaemic control, nutritional status and oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL) of older adults with type 2 diabetes.BackgroundIndividuals with tooth loss who did not wear complete or partial dentures are more likely
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Stereophotometric facial changes in edentulous older adults after rehabilitation with complete dentures Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Zala Skomina, Milan Kuhar, Miha Verdenik, Nataša Ihan Hren
ObjectivesTo evaluate the facial characteristics of edentulous older adults who underwent rehabilitation using complete dentures, and to compare them with dentate individuals.BackgroundEdentulism rehabilitation with complete dentures aims to restore occlusion and facial aesthetics.Materials and MethodsThe study included 102 edentulous participants needing prosthodontic rehabilitation with complete
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Validity assessment of oral health promotion activities targeting the older population for community care in South Korea: A Delphi study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 Jin‐Sun Choi, Soo‐Myoung Bae, Bo‐Mi Shin, Hyo‐Jin Lee, Hye‐Young Yoon, Sun‐Jung Shin
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to establish an oral health activity assessment tool for older people and evaluate its validity.BackgroundTo provide reasonable and efficient oral health promotion services with limited medical resources, a tool including categories and items of oral health promotion activities for older people should be prepared.Materials and methodsThe tool initially consisted
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Number of teeth and functional disability in community‐dwelling older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-07-10 Takamasa Komiyama, Takashi Ohi, Yoshitada Miyoshi, Mana Kogure, Naoki Nakaya, Atsushi Hozawa, Ichiro Tsuji, Makoto Watanabe, Yoshinori Hattori
IntroductionThis study determined whether tooth loss was associated with the development of functional disability and estimated the population attributable fraction (PAF) of functional disability due to tooth loss, along with risk factors for functional disability such as physical function and cognitive impairment.MethodsThe participants were 838 community‐dwelling older adults aged ≥70 years living
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A comparative analysis of oral hygiene in nursing homes with and without a structured oral healthcare programme Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-06-22 Lynn E. Janssens, Emma Temmerman, Jonas Maertens, Luc De Visschere, Mirko Petrovic, Barbara E. Janssens
ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to compare the oral hygiene (dental and denture plaque) among residents in nursing homes that have implemented an oral healthcare programme (Gerodent) with that of residents in nursing homes that provide standard oral care.BackgroundGerodent is a comprehensive oral healthcare programme introduced in 2010, which includes mobile on‐site professional oral care.
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Caregivers' knowledge, attitudes and behaviour towards the daily oral care of bedridden patients in Chiang Rai, Thailand Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-06-22 Komkham Pattanaporn, Ariyaporn Kaewduangsaeng, Ilada Panich, Narudee Limpaphan, Wanatchaporn Lakboon, Mario Brondani
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study are to explore caregivers' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours towards oral care for bedridden patients and to examine the relationship among those three variables.MethodsParticipants were 24 caregivers from Muang District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, who agreed to be part of the study. Data were collected in January 2020 via a 24‐item questionnaire covering
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Association of oral frailty with medical expenditure in older Japanese adults: The study of late-stage older adults in Tottori (START Tottori). Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-06-17 Eri Arai,Yutaka Watanabe,Sayuri Nakagawa,Yuki Ohara,Masanori Iwasaki,Hirohiko Hirano,Kazunori Ikebe,Takahiro Ono,Katsuya Iijima,Akira Adachi,Takao Watanabe,Yutaka Yamazaki
OBJECTS This study aimed to determine the association between annual medical expenses and oral frailty in later-stage older adults (aged ≥ 75 years). No studies have investigated the association between medical costs and oral frailty, which would elucidate the association between oral frailty and the deterioration of mental and overall physical function. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional
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Responsiveness to amitriptyline in burning mouth syndrome. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-06-05 Takahiko Nagamine
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Food insecurity and its relationship to mental health and oral health in older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Jane J. Lee, Lloyd A. Mancl, Eunjung Kim, Donald L. Chi
Background and objectivesPoor oral health disproportionately affects low‐income older adults, for whom food insecurity and poor mental health may affect dental health. We explored the associations between food insecurity, mental health, and dental health. Furthermore, we examined whether mental health impacted the associations between food insecurity and dental health.Materials and MethodsWe conducted
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Determining the most appropriate socioeconomic status indicator for describing inequalities in dental visits by Japanese older people Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-09 Hiroo Morohoshi, Yusuke Matsuyama, Takashi Zaitsu, Akiko Oshiro, Katsunori Kondo, Jun Aida
ObjectivesThis study examined the association between various socioeconomic status (SES) indicators and dental visits among older Japanese.BackgroundWhen examining health inequalities, an adequate indicator of SES should be applied. In older adults, wealth and pensions are considered more appropriate indicators of SES than education and income, but few studies have examined.MethodsThis cross‐sectional
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Acceptability of teledentistry use among residents and staff in aged residential care facilities in the Otago region of New Zealand Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-05-07 Beatrice Ming Ming Ng, Ariyapala Samaranayaka, Graeme Ting, Moira Smith
ObjectivesTo assess ARC residents' and staff perceptions of the benefits of, and comfort with, teledentistry use in ARC facilities in the Otago region of NZ, and identify end‐user‐level factors associated with its use.BackgroundDifficulty in accessing oral healthcare services is a key barrier to aged residential care (ARC) residents' oral health and well‐being. Teledentistry offers a possible solution
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Impaired oral status is associated with sarcopenic obesity in post‐stroke patients Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Ai Shiraishi, Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Hidetaka Wakabayashi, Fumihiko Nagano, Ayaka Matsumoto, Sayuri Shimazu, Yoshifumi Kido, Takahiro Bise, Aomi Kuzuhara, Kota Hori, Takenori Hamada, Kouki Yoneda, Kenichiro Maekawa
PurposeOral problems and muscle health are indeed significant concerns in ageing populations. However, there is limited evidence concerning the association between these issues. The study's focus was to investigate the association between oral problems and sarcopenic obesity, wherein sarcopenia and obesity coexist concurrently, in post‐stroke patients.MethodsThis retrospective, observational, cross‐sectional
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Oral health self‐management barriers among rural older adults in Guangxi, China: A qualitative study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Li‐Juan Wei, Chun‐Xi Chen, Ke Wei, Xiao‐Yuan Mo, Shu‐Yu Lu, De‐Jing Fan, Min Wang, Hui‐Qiao Huang, Pin‐Yue Tao
BackgroundObjective: To understand the barriers associated with self‐management of oral health among rural older adults in Guangxi, and to explore the high incidence of oral problems. This information will assist in the formulation of relevant strategies to solve the oral health problems in this population.MethodsTaking a phenomenological approach, the current status of, and barriers to, oral health
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Health status, care dependency and oral care utilization among older adults: a register‐based study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Ina Tapager, Caroline Louise Westergaard, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat
Background and objectivesThe aim of the study was to examine oral care utilisation among older Danes and to describe the extent to which oral care use is associated with the co‐existence of challenges relating to general health and care dependency.Materials and methodsThe study used registry data covering the entire population of older adults (≥65 years) in seven municipalities in Denmark (N = 178
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Influence of new complete dentures on the touch perception threshold and quality of life of edentulous patients Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Paulo Augusto Penitente, Victoria Tiyemi Lopes Onuki, Júlio César Vieira Goiato, Emily Vivianne Freitas da Silva, Clóvis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto, Karina Helga Leal Turcio, André Pinheiro de Magalhães Bertoz, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, Marcelo Coelho Goiato
ObjectiveTo evaluate the touch perception threshold of the alveolar mucosa and quality of life of edentulous patients before (T0) and 30 days after (T1) the insertion of new complete dentures.BackgroundTouch perception is important so that edentulous patients can detect the position of complete dentures in their mouth.Materials and methodsThis study included 32 complete denture wearers with good oral
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Complete denture palatal rugae design impact on satisfaction and quality of life Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Motasum Abu‐Awwad, Mohammad Bustani, Mohammad Alkababji, Farah Majdalawi, Nesreen A. Salim, Mahmoud K. AL‐Omiri
ObjectivesTo compare the impact of three complete denture palatal rugae designs on participants' satisfaction and oral‐health‐related quality of life.BackgroundComplete dentures palatal rugea are usually polished to a smooth finish, which can affect the patient's adaptation. Roughening or keeping an opening in the rugae area to replicate the natural sensation of the palatal rugae has been suggested
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Associations between measured masticatory function and cognitive status: A systematic review Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Kenji Maekawa, Yoshiko Motohashi, Kentaro Igarashi, Takuya Mino, Yasuhiko Kawai, Youngnam Kang, Toshihiro Hirai, Takuo Kuboki
ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to provide an overview of the most recent evidence on the association between measured masticatory function and cognitive status.Materials and MethodsLiterature and manual searches were conducted using three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science and CINAHL). Observational studies published between 2011 and 2021 investigating the association between masticatory
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Root caries in older adults: A co‐citation network analysis (1980–2023) Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Wen‐Song Su, Ching‐Yi Chang
BackgroundRoot caries affect the oral health and quality of life of older adults. This study examines the breadth of global research on this topic, aiming to clarify its expansive scope and to shed light on pertinent trends for new researchers in the field.ObjectiveTo identify key advances in root caries research as highlighted in high‐quality articles from the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
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Setting the context for a complex dental intervention of role substitution in care homes: Initial process evaluation findings Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Annie Hendry, Sarah R. Baker, Gerry McKenna, Georgios Tsakos, Ivor Chestnutt, Craig Smith, Vicki Jones, Ciaran O'Neill, Alison Jenkins, Rachel Evans, Saif Sayeed Syed, Afshan Mirza, Michelle Harvey, Anup Karki, Kirstie Moons, Fiona Sandom, Michael Donaldson, Caroline Lappin, Karen Shepherd, Paul R. Brocklehurst
ObjectivesSENIOR (uSing rolE‐substitutioN In care homes to improve oRal health) is a randomised controlled trial designed to determine whether role substitution could improve oral health for this population. A parallel process evaluation was undertaken to understand context. This paper reports on the first phase of the process evaluation.BackgroundThe oral health and quality‐of‐life of older adults
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Amitriptyline effectiveness in burning mouth syndrome: An in‐depth case series analysis Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Douglas Rodrigues Gonçalves, Leonardo Monteiro Botelho, Vinícius Coelho Carrard, Marco Antônio Trevizani Martins, Fernanda Visioli
ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of amitriptyline (AMT), and to identify the determinants of the treatment's effectiveness in patients diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome (BMS).BackgroundTreatment of BMS is challenging and no established treatment protocol is available. AMT may be an important treatment option, cout not all patients benefit from this drug. Studies assessing factors related to
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Dentition and weight status in community‐dwelling older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Rena Zelig, Amy Lyon, Riva Touger‐Decker, Steven R. Singer, Hamed Samavat
Background/ObjectiveTooth loss is common among older adults and can affect dietary intake and weight status. This study investigated associations between dentition status and body mass index (BMI) in older adults.Materials and MethodsThis was a cross‐sectional study of data from a convenience sample of older adults (65–89 years) treated at an urban U.S. dental school clinic. Clinical and demographic
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Fabrication of complete dentures for an older patient with mobility impairment in three appointments: A dental technique Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Dimokritos Papalexopoulos, Panagiotis Tsirogiannis, Nikitas Sykaras
ObjectiveTo describe the clinical procedures of complete denture set fabrication in three appointments.BackgroundSimplified approaches have proven not to be inferior to conventional ones in terms of quality, patient satisfaction and masticatory ability.Materials and MethodsThe patient was a 77‐year‐old edentulous adult with mobility impairment seeking dental rehabilitation in a small number of appointments
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More than a mouth to clean: Case studies of oral health care in an Australian hospital. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Joanne Murray,Jasmine Paunovic,Sarah C Hunter
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore older patients' oral health status, their opinions about oral health care and their experiences with oral health care while in hospital. BACKGROUND Improving older adults' oral health is considered an urgent priority at both the national and international levels, especially for hospitalised older patients who have been found to have poor oral health. However, a
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Masticatory function and mortality among older adults living in long-term care facilities in Brazil Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Mariana Marinho Davino de Medeiros, Lorena Tavares Gama, Danilo Augusto de Holanda Ferreira, Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti, Mario Augusto Brondani, Renata Cunha Matheus Rodrigues Garcia
To investigate the association between mortality and masticatory function in older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), controlling for demographic and health covariates.
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Exploring experiences of living with removable dentures—A scoping review of qualitative literature Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 T Broomhead, SR Baker, N Martin, G McKenna, B El-Dhuwaib, A Alavi, B Gibson
Examine the literature on the experiences of living with removable dentures (complete or partial) to identify any gaps and provide a map for future research.
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Prevalence of orofacial pain in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Arthur C. Macedo, Fernando Valentim Bitencourt, André Oliveira Vilela de Faria, Isabella Harb Bizzi, Daniella de Freitas Pereira Ângelo Durço, Claudia Britto Azevedo, Martin Morris, Karen dos Santos Ferreira, Leonardo Cruz De Souza, Ana Miriam Velly
This systematic review investigated the prevalence of orofacial pain in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia.
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Clinical parameters that affect performance and patient satisfaction of root-retained overdentures: A systematic review of randomised controlled clinical trials Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Aspasia Pachiou, Panagiotis Karakostas, Panagiotis Roulias, Olga Naka
To evaluate clinical parameters that affect the performance of root-supported overdentures (ROD) and to identify the possible factors that may affect it.
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Editorial: Health services research in an ageing society. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Barbara E Janssens,Moira B Smith
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Integration of a dental hygienist into the interprofessional long-term care team Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-25 Nelly Villacorta-Siegal, Karen Joseph, Sandra Gardner, Jagger Smith, Christina E. Gallucci, Rosanne Aleong, David Chvartszaid
To address poor oral health of residents in long-term care homes (LTCH), this study explored the process of integrating an educational resource and a dental hygienist on the interprofessional care team.
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Editorial - The Robin Heath Citation Award 2023. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-12-01 W M Thomson
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Comparing approaches to determining poor oral health among older adults in a national survey Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Alice J. Horncastle, Taylor D. Gauld, Moira B. Smith, W. Murray Thomson
To compare the clinical validity of the three approaches in residential care facility residents.
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Proof of concept design for a toothbrush with on-board vacuum to reduce oral aspirates Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Alexandra Griffith, Abhishek Roy, Sahitya Kulkarni, Glennon Simmons, Laura Osorno, Vivek Kumar
Over the course of brushing, aerosolised particles develop in the mouth. In individuals who do not have the ability to expel these oral aspirates, they can be inhaled and cause aspiration pneumonia. This article showcases a novel vacuum toothbrush, termed “ToothVac,” and provides findings from its first human trial.
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Comment on 'Access to dental services in an elder population of African descent in Brazil'. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Natália Vitória de Araújo Lopes,John Lennon Silva Cunha
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Authors' response to Letter to the Editor regarding 'Access to dental services in an elder population of African descent in Brazil'. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Adriano Referino da Silva-Sobrinho,Nathália Larissa Bezerra Lima,Letícia Francine Silva Ramos,Stefania Ferreira Jerônimo,Fábio Andrey da Costa Araújo,Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza
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Oral health of older Koreans by region and family status in 2020–2021 Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Eun-Jeong Kim, Do-Hee Kim, Ra-Gyeom Yu, Ye-Jin Lee, Ye-Jin Lee, Do-Gyeong Im, Hye-Ju Lee
To describe the oral health of older people by region and family status using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey.
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Oral mucosa and cutaneous manifestations of psoriasis in an older patient: A case report Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Gunther Ricardo Bertolini, Lucas Ribeiro Teixeira, Fernando Chahud, Daniel Elias, Cacilda da Silva Souza, Alan Grupioni Lourenço, Ana Carolina Fragoso Motta
Psoriasis is a common cutaneous disease; however, information about psoriasis-related oral mucosal lesions is scarce in the literature.
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Toothbrushing-induced vestibular ulcerations with severe gingival defects Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Beili Liu, Jie Cao, Weiqing Lu, Hui Yao
Daily toothbrushing is a routine approach for helping to keep the oral cavity healthy. However, using a toothbrush as an ordinary oral hygiene habit can also lead to adverse events.
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Factors influencing xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life in polymedicated patients Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-09 Lucía Ramírez, Isabel Sánchez, José González-Serrano, Marta Muñoz, María Luisa Martínez-Acitores, Estela Garrido, Gonzalo Hernández, Rosa María López-Pintor
To evaluate whether the severity of xerostomia in older polymedicated patients impacts oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
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Access to dental services in an elder population of African descent in Brazil Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Adriano Referino da Silva-Sobrinho, Nathália Larissa Bezerra Lima, Letícia Francine Silva Ramos, Stefania Ferreira Jerônimo, Fábio Andrey da Costa Araújo, Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza
We investigated access to dental services and associated factors in a community of Quilombola older people.
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Associations between activities of daily living, leisure activities and subjective well-being in Chinese older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Wenyan Yang, Gang Tian, Yiran Cui, Rui Li, Tong Zhou, Yan Shi, Jingliang Shuai, Yulan Ma, Yan Yan
The study aimed to explore the internal pathway of the association between activities of daily living and subjective well-being among Chinese older adults using a large and representative sample.
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Interdental cleaning and periodontal status among older Koreans: Findings from KNHANES VII Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Ji-Young Son, Eun-Jeong Kim
To assess the association between the usage of interdental cleaning and periodontal status among older people in Korea.
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Digital denture scanning and 3D printing for residents in care homes: A feasibility study for pre-empting denture loss Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 Daniel Gillway, Mili Doshi
The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of digitally scanning dentures and 3D printing replica dentures for care home residents. The study also investigated whether the process and replacement denture was acceptable to the resident.
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Effect of oral health interventions for dependent older people—A systematic review Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Josefina Salazar, Christina Andersen, Esben Boeskov Øzhayat
There is an increasing proportion of older people in the population worldwide, with a large group being dependent on the care of others. Dependent older people are more vulnerable to oral diseases, which can heavily impact their quality of life (OHRQoL) and general health.
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Chronic periodontitis and risk of cerebro-cardiovascular diseases among older Koreans Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Kyeung-Ae Jang, Yu-Rin Kim, Kwangmin Joo, Minkook Son
There is a relative lack of evidence from observational studies of older populations investigating the association between chronic periodontitis and cerebro-cardiovascular diseases. Accordingly, we investigated the risk of cerebro-cardiovascular diseases according to the severity of chronic periodontitis among older adults.
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Orofacial and cervical myofunctional intervention programmes for older adults: A scoping review Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Allya Francisca Marques Borges, Karinna Veríssimo Meira Taveira, Jade Yohana Mesquita Eduardo, Renata Veiga Andersen Cavalcanti
Senescent stomatognathic systems undergo anatomical changes that are not always compensated by physiology due to associated factors such as poorly fitted dentures, dental changes, and clinical conditions that trigger sarcopenia. When these conditions are not properly addressed, they can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Hence, this study aimed to map orofacial and cervical myofunctional intervention