Objectives Building upon our recently developed conceptual definition of oral frailty (the age-
related functional decline of orofacial structures), this e-Delphi study aims to develop an …

Oral health is an essential part of healthy aging and very little data exists around the disease
burden for older adults in a long-term care setting. The aim of this scoping review was to …

Background: Much attention has been paid to advocate proper oral care/hygiene provision
by healthcare providers in long-term care institutions (LTCIs). This study aimed to evaluate …

Objective To determine the barriers and enablers oral health and chronic disease
policymakers identify during policy development. Methods Semi‐structured interview …

Objectives Prevention complements the curative management of oral diseases. Effective
preventive interventions involve the adoption of oral health promoting behaviours. Little is …

This study aimed to evaluate the association between the oral health status and appetite in
community‐dwelling older adults. We enrolled 100 people aged≥ 65 years who had …

Background Epidemiological studies have provided evidence suggesting an association
between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and various oral manifestations. However, conflicting …

Background: The importance of oral health in older adults, especially those in long-term care
institutions (LTCIs), has been widely recognized. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Poor oral health is a growing concern among older populations. It is often caused by a
failure to maintain proper oral hygiene and inaccessible dental care. Poor oral health in …

Background Limited attention has been given to oral health challenges faced by older
Indigenous populations, especially in rural settings, where disparities exist. This study aims …