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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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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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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
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Effect of oral health status and oral function on malnutrition in community-dwelling older adult dental patients: A two-year prospective cohort study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Nanami Sawada, Noriko Takeuchi, Daisuke Ekuni, Manabu Morita
To survey oral status in detail and clarify the factors associated with nutritional status as evaluated by the Mini Nutritional Assessment.
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Current status of geriatric dentistry education in selected dental schools in Latin America and the Caribbean Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Soraya León, Rodrigo A. Giacaman, Francisca Araya-Bustos, Sardi Venegas, Nicole Saavedra, Fernando Neves Hugo, Renato J. De Marchi, María-Fernanda Muñoz, Claudia Salazar, Roberto C. Castrejón-Pérez, Lorena Bustillos, Adriana Fortanete, Aracelly Cedeño de López, Jorge E. Aredes, Dairo Marín-Zuluaga, Augusto Elias-Boneta
Latin American and Carribean (LAC) are currently experiencing a rapid aging of their population, coupled with a significant burden of oral diseases. Despites this, there is a scarcity of evidence regarding the manner in wich geriatric dentistry is being taught in dental schools across LAC. So, the objective of this study is to investigate the current status of geriatric dentistry education at undergraduate
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Outreach dental care programme for older adults using long-term care services in Hong Kong: A qualitative study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Stella X. Yang, Edward C. M. Lo, Katherine C. M. Leung
To explore the effects and improvement needs of an outreach dental care programme (ODCP) for older adults using residential care or daycare services from the perspectives of the caregivers, the dentists and administrative staff involved in the implementation of the ODCP.
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Association between frailty and oral health services use in Brazilian older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Natália Boessio Tex de Vasconcellos, Maria Laura Braccini Fagundes, Gabriele Rissotto Menegazzo, Orlando Luiz do Amaral Júnior, Juliana Balbinot Hilgert, Jessye Melgarejo do Amaral Giordani
To assess the association between frailty and oral health services use in Brazilian older adults.
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Orofacial dysfunction after stroke—A multidisciplinary approach Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Pia Skott, Elisabet Åkesson, Kerstin Johansson, Jesper Dalum, Emmelie Persson, Åsa Karlsson, Åke Seiger, Anita McAllister, Gunilla Sandborgh-Englund
This paper describes the study protocol in an ongoing clinical trial evaluating oral screen training as part of a post-stroke rehabilitation programme. Baseline data were related to four domains: dysphagia, lip function, masticatory performance and patient-related outcome measures (PROM).
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Electrolysed oxidising water as a multi-purpose biocide in dental healthcare—A scoping review Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-11 Chitra S. Krishnan, Geoffrey R. Tompkins, Karl M. Lyons, Richard D. Cannon
The objective of this scoping review was to map evidence of electrolysed oxidising water (EOW) as a biocide for dental applications of relevance to older people and identify research gaps.
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Evaluation of a protocol to assess a novel artificial biofilm equivalent for dentures—A prospective clinical pilot study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Katarzyna Kresse-Walczak, Heike Meissner, René Mauer, Evelyn Trips, Klaus Boening
This pilot study aimed to carry out preliminary tests of the removability of an artificial biofilm equivalent (ABE) and to verify the reproducibility of the ABE testing protocol for a planned main study.
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Binge drinking and oral health-related quality of life in older adults: Socioeconomic position matters Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Leandro Machado Oliveira, Thayná Regina Pelissari, Flávio Fernando Demarco, Fabrício Batistin Zanatta
The objective of the study was to investigate whether the association between binge drinking and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) differs by socioeconomic position (SEP) in Brazilian older adults.
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A novel prosthesis presentation test to screen for cognitive and functional decline Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Murali Srinivasan, Stephan Duong, Veronique Trombert, Nicole Kalberer, Dina Zekry, François R. Herrmann, Joris Delavy, Gabriel Gold, Frauke Müller
To validate a novel screening test for cognitive and functional decline in older patients rehabilitated with complete removable dental prostheses (CRDPs).
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Idiopathic bone cavity mimicking a botryoid odontogenic cyst: A rare radiographic presentation in an older adult Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-14 John K. Brooks, Young In Lee, Ali Fahimi, Colin J. Stanhope, Ahmed S. Sultan, Jeffery B. Price
This report describes an unusual case of a multilocular idiopathic bone cavity (IBC) that presented as a botryoid odontogenic cyst situated between the mandibular lateral incisor and canine in an older adult.
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Ten-year cross-sectional and longitudinal assessment and factors associated with unfavourable self-rated oral health in older adults in the United States Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Amrita Tembhe, John S. Preisser, Anna Batorsky, Jane A. Weintraub
To investigate the association of demographic and socio-economic characteristics with self-reported oral health (SROH) among older adults who participated in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) in 2008, 2018, or both, and to describe temporal changes.
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Exploring facilitators and barriers associated with oral care for inpatients with dysphagia post-stroke Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-08-02 Claire Curtin, Anne Barrett, Francis M. Burke, Gerald McKenna, Liam Healy, Martina Hayes
To explore the attitudes, facilitators and barriers in providing oral care for inpatients with dysphagia post-stroke as perceived by healthcare professionals.
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Mandibular metastasis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma: How unexpected could it be? Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Erica Vettori, Alberto Borella, Fulvia Costantinides, Roberto Rizzo, Michele Maglione
Metastatic tumours of bone must be considered in all patients with unexplained bone pain and particularly in patients who present with a known cancer, localised pain at multiple sites, and radiographic findings suggestive of metastasis. The purpose of this report was to present a case of a pathological fracture of the mandible as a consequence of metastatic pulmonary adenocarcinoma.
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Changes in oral health status with dental intervention during the acute to subacute stages of stroke Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Ayu Sakai, Koichiro Matsuo, Yu Sekimoto, Rena Hidaka, Akihiro Yoshihara
To investigate the changes in oral health status with dental intervention during the acute and subacute stages of stroke and their associations with oral intake status.
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Using a theoretically informed process evaluation alongside a trial to improve oral health for care home residents Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Annie Hendry, Sarah R. Baker, Georgios Tsakos, Gerald McKenna, Alison Jenkins, Saif Sayeed Syed, Michelle Harvey, Afshan Mirza, Lorraine Morgan, Paul R. Brocklehurst
Poor oral health is common among older adults residing in care homes impacting their diet, quality of life, self-esteem, general health and well-being. The care home setting is complex and many factors may affect the successful implementation of oral care interventions. Exploring these factors and their embedded context is key to understanding how and why interventions may or may not be successfully
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Analysis of post-extraction bleeding in patients taking antithrombotic therapy using data from the longevity improvement and fair evidence study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-19 Junya Nakamura, Kiyomasa Nakatsuka, Kazuaki Uchida, Toshihiro Akisue, Megumi Maeda, Fumiko Murata, Haruhisa Fukuda, Rei Ono
Several studies have investigated post-extraction bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, but most included a small sample size.
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Homebound oral care for older adults: A qualitative study of professional carers' perspectives in Perth, Western Australia Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-07-16 Safaa Idris, Somto Aghanwa, Jane O'Halloran, Angela Durey, Linda Slack-Smith
To examine professional support workers and case managers' (professional carers) perspectives of what promoted or compromised oral health care in homebound adults aged over 65 years in Perth, Western Australia and identify professional carers' need for support in this context.
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Prevalence and associations of temporomandibular disorders in older Brazilian adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Fabíola Bof de Andrade, Doralice Severo da Cruz Teixeira, Rafael da Silveira Moreira, Cesar de Oliveira
The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and describe associations in a representative sample of community-dwelling older Brazilian adults.
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Preventive dental service use and oral health-related quality of life in Brazilian older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Tauana Rabuske Dietrich, Gabriela Debona, Paola de Spessato Schwerz, Maria Laura Braccini Fagundes, Fernando Neves Hugo, Juliana Balbinot Hilgert, Jessye Melgarejo do Amaral Giordani, Orlando Luiz do Amaral Júnior
Information on the use of preventive dental services and associated variables is needed to guide policy for the old adult population and consequently promote better oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL).
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Functional dentition and well-being among Chilean 80-year-olds Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Gustavo Sáenz-Ravello, Johanna Contreras, Mauricio Baeza, Ana Beatriz Silva, Karen Danke, Sebastián Gonzalez, Gisela Jara, Jorge Gamonal
The Decade of Healthy Aging 2021-2030 calls for a strengthening of the policies for older people in Latin America. An example of successful oral aging is the Japanese “8020” campaign, which achieved 50% of people aged 80 years having ≥20 teeth by 2016.
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Exploring preferences of older adults for dental services: A pilot multi-national discrete choice experiment Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Najla Chebib, Emily Holmes, Sabrina Maniewicz, Samir Abou-Ayash, Murali Srinivasan, Gerald McKenna, Anastasia Kossioni, Martin Schimmel, Frauke Müller, Paul Brocklehurst
To pilot an exploration of older adults' future preferences using discrete choice experiments to understand who should provide dental examinations and treatment, where these services should be provided, and participants' willingness to pay and willingness to travel.
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Older people's preferences and expectations of preventive oral care in the home Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Alicia M. Blasi, Lena Vonhoegen, Angélique Herrler, Michael J. Wicht, Greta Barbe
The aim of the study was to assess older people's preferences and expectations for preventive oral care in their own home.
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A user-centered approach to the development of a diet education tool for older adults with tooth loss Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-13 Rena Zelig, Pamela Rothpletz-Puglia, Eileen R. Hoskin, Steven R. Singer, Veronica M. Jones, Laura Byham-Gray, Riva Touger-Decker
Tooth loss is associated with suboptimal nutrient intake and greater risk of malnutrition.
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Nursing home caregivers' acceptance of, and experiences with, a new digital intervention for oral healthcare: A qualitative feasibility study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-06-09 Hannah Haewon Lee, Elisabeth Lind Melbye
The objectives of the present study were to qualitatively investigate nursing home caregivers' acceptance of, and experiences with, a new digital intervention for oral healthcare after a period of real-life testing in three nursing homes located in Rogaland county, Norway.
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Implementing an oral health policy in long-term care facilities for older adults in Flanders, Belgium: The Oral Health Care Track Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Ellen E. Palmers, Johanna De Almeida Mello, Lynn Janssens, Luc De Visschere, Dominique Declerck, Joke Duyck
The oral health of care-dependent older people living in residential care facilities is generally suboptimal. To facilitate adequate daily oral care and timely referral to a dental professional, studies emphasise the need for sustainable, structured oral healthcare policies in aged care organisations. The effect of such interventions is often limited or uncertain owing to a lack of understanding of
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Oral health research: Dysphagia is an important issue. Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Carlo Pedrolli
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Re: GER-23-LE-3808 entitled "Oral health research: Dysphagia is an important issue". Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Finbarr Allen,George Tsakos
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Mini-implant mandibular overdentures under a two-step immediate loading protocol: A 4–6-year retrospective study Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-16 Jin-Hong Park, Sang-Wan Shin, Jeong-Yol Lee
This retrospective study to evaluate the treatment outcomes of mandibular mini-implant overdentures (MIODs) placed under a two-step immediate loading protocol.
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Exploring dental treatment decision-making experiences of people living with dementia and family carers Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Andrew Geddis-Regan, Rebecca R. Wassall, Clare Abley, Catherine Exley
People living with dementia can have complex dental care needs. Dentists and patients should make treatment decisions together, yet some people living with dementia may be unable to make their own decisions about their dental care. Dental treatment decision-making and patients' experiences of this process have not been comprehensively researched.
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Lower socio-economic status in adolescence is associated with poor oral health at an older age: Mediation by social and behavioural factors Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Kinumi Yamamoto-Kuramoto, Taro Kusama, Sakura Kiuchi, Katsunori Kondo, Ken Osaka, Kenji Takeuchi, Jun Aida
To examine the mediators between lower socio-economic status (SES) in adolescence and oral health at an older age to uncover the underlying mechanisms of the association.
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Exploring the attitudes of general dental practitioners to providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Ruairí O’Kane, Sinead Watson, Jayne Woodside, Gerald J. McKenna
We aimed to capture General Dental Practitioners' (GDPs) views on delivering dietary advice to older adults in combination with treatment to replace missing teeth and identify solutions to help inform the development and implementation of future dietary interventions within primary dental care.
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Extramammary Paget disease of the buccal mucosa in an elderly patient Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-04-07 Fei Xue, Xinming Chen, Jiali Zhang, Shaodong Yang
To report a rare case of oral extramammary Paget disease in an elderly patient.
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A literature review of local and systemic considerations for endodontic treatments in older adults Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Vasiliki Kytridou, Ioannis Gkikas, Miryam Nathalia Garcia, Oscar Cepeda, Charles F. Hildebolt
The aim of this literature review was to summarise the clinical important findings on the endodontic treatment outcome in older patients (≥60 years old) with pulpal/periapical disease considering local and systemic factors from a body of knowledge that is heterogeneous in methods or disciplines.
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Singapore dentists' attitudes toward dental care provision for older adults with disabilities Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Janice Cheah Ping Chuang, Archana Pradhan, Laurence James Walsh, Claudia Patricia Lopez Silva
This study aimed to assess dentists' attitudes toward providing dental care for older adults with disabilities in Singapore and the factors influencing their willingness to provide care.
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Comparison of facilitators and barriers to providing oral hygiene measures in dependent older people and young children: A systematic review Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-16 Anna-Lena Hillebrecht, Karolin Höfer, Alicia Blasi, Michael J. Wicht, Anna Greta Barbe
The objective of the study was to systematically compare barriers/facilitators providing oral hygiene to young children and dependent older people and to generate ideas to improve the implementation of oral hygiene measures.
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Current situation, future vision and enablers of nursing home oral healthcare in Singapore: Dentists' perspectives Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-14 Sayaka Tada, Gabriel Keng Yan Lee, Sarah Mun Yee Koh, Mun Loke Wong
To address the following research questions: (i) What is the current situation and future vision on oral healthcare service in nursing homes (NHs) in Singapore? (ii) What are the enablers to achieve the future vision? (iii) How do views differ between dentists with and without clinical experiences in NHs?
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Oral health inequalities in Swedish older adults over 25 years of follow-up Gerodontology (IF 2.0) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm, Berit Mastrovito, Josefine Sannevik, Stein Atle Lie
The aim of this study was to describe inequalities in tooth loss and dissatisfaction with teeth related to time-invariant and time-variant socio-demographic characteristics and use of dental care across the middle and older life course and to assess whether oral health inequalities remain stable, widen or narrow from age 50 to 75.