This longitudinal cohort study examines if 1) cognitive decline varies by birth cohort,
adjusting for covariates, and 2) edentulism and nonuse of dental care predict 10-y cognitive …

Objective: This study examined the associations between edentulism, dental care service
utilization, and cognitive functioning trajectories among older adults. Method: Longitudinal …

Objectives: To determine the extent to which correlates of edentulism are explained by an
association between tooth loss and cognitive ability. Methods: Participants in the Healthy …

Background It has not been established to what extent oral health is associated with
cognitive function in late middle–aged adults. In this study, which is part of the national …

Objective To investigate if there is epidemiological evidence of an association between
edentulism and cognitive decline beside that currently available from limited sample-sized …

Aim Tooth loss and cognitive decline progress over time and influence each other. This
study estimated the impact of sustaining natural dentition on cognitive function in US adults …

Objectives To systematically review longitudinal studies examining the association between
oral health and cognitive decline. Design Studies published between January 1993 and …

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a recognized risk factor for dementia, and increasing evidence
shows that tooth loss is associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. However, the …

Objectives To examine the effect of total tooth loss (edentulousness) on decline in physical
and cognitive functioning over 10 years in older adults in England. Design Secondary data …

Even before dementia becomes apparent, cognitive decline may contribute to deterioration
in oral health. This cohort study of middle-aged adults evaluated associations of six-year …