To determine xerostomia-related frequency, factors, salivary flow rates and Oral Health-
Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of patients attending the Universidad Andrés Bello Dental …

Background Recent research has suggested that chronic dry mouth affects the day-to-day
lives of older people living in institutions. The condition has usually been considered to be a …

Objectives The aims of this pilot study were to investigate the prevalence of xerostomia and
hyposalivation and their impact on quality of life in a cohort of elderly patients including …

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the differences in salivary flow rates and
dry mouth‐related subjective symptoms and behaviours in patients with xerostomia …

Busato IMS, Ignácio SA, Brancher JA, Moysés ST, Azevedo‐Alanis LR. Impact of clinical
status and salivary conditions on xerostomia and oral health‐related quality of life of …

Objective This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with xerostomia and
hyposalivation among community‐dwelling older people. Background Xerostomia and …

Objectives: The study compared the validity of the short form of the Oral Health Impact Profile
(OHIP) and Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) as measures of oral health‐related …

Background The impact of poor oral health on older adults' quality of life is a public health
problem. In this study, the mediating effects of dental status, occlusal condition, dysphagia …

This study aimed to describe the prevalence and associated factors for xerostomia and
hyposalivation in a young‐elderly population. A random sample of 460 65‐yr‐old people …

The aim of this paper is to systematically review the literature to estimate the overall
prevalence of xerostomia/hyposalivation in epidemiological studies. An electronic search …