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O'Kane R, Watson S, Woodside J, McKenna GJ. Exploring the attitudes of general dental practitioners to providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. Gerodontology 2024; 41:101-110. [PMID: 37032640 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE 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. BACKGROUND As natural teeth are lost, older adults may need to choose softer, more manageable foods which might be of lower nutrient density. Previous research has indicated that prosthodontic rehabilitation can improve masticatory function but not the intake of nutrients, highlighting a potential need for a combined approach of oral rehabilitation and dietary counselling. MATERIALS AND METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a purposive sampling strategy of 12 GDPs. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. An iterative coding process using theme-analytic methods was used. RESULTS Twelve interviews were conducted with GDPs in the United Kingdom. The themes that emerged from the interviews included: the awareness of the importance of dietary advice among GDPs; the concerns GDPs had on patients' adherence to dietary advice; uncertainty over roles and responsibilities in the provision of dietary advice; and the limited time and remuneration for dietary advice in dental practice. A minor theme identified was the motivation of GDPs to implement dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation. All reported that they were already providing dietary advice to their patients but that this was limited to caries prevention. CONCLUSION The GDPs interviewed expressed positive attitudes towards providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. However, a lack of confidence, awareness, time and remuneration are barriers to its provision in primary dental care. To facilitate the implementation of dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation, clear guidance on and training in delivering dietary advice and multidisciplinary cooperation are required.
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- Ruairí O'Kane
- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Campos FL, Rodrigues LG, Campos JR, Rhodes GAC, Morais GF, Chalub LLFH, Ferreira RC. Association between shortened dental configurations and health outcomes: a scoping review. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:111. [PMID: 38243284 PMCID: PMC10799365 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03714-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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This study mapped definitions of shortened dental configurations and health outcomes employed in association studies. A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, SciELO and Cochrane databases. Two trained researchers selected studies and extracted data. Studies that investigated the association between shortened dental configurations (exposure) and person-centered outcomes (general and oral health) related to health behavior (dietary patterns). Clinical outcomes were classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health and the International Classification of Diseases of the World Health Organization (WHO). Shortened dental configurations were defined as at least 20/21 teeth or the position of the teeth, including esthetics, dental occlusion and periodontal status (Eichner Index, Shortened Dental Arches, Functional Dentition Classification System, Posterior Occluding Pairs, Functional Tooth Units). The initial search resulted in 12,525 records in English, Portuguese and Spanish, 432 of which addressed the association of interest. General health (n = 203) and oral health (n = 201) were addressed in a similar number of studies. Most outcomes were related to general health (n = 184), the most frequent of which were endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases (n = 57) and mental functions (n = 26). Person-centered measures were addressed in 153 studies, most of which were about oral health and oral health-related quality of life (n = 62). Oral health outcomes were predominantly related to intake functions (n = 44) and diseases or disorders of the orofacial complex (n = 24). Dietary patterns (n = 43) and mortality (n = 38) were also studied. The cross-sectional design (n = 257) and non-probabilistic sampling (n = 218) were more frequent. The shortened dental configurations defined by the WHO were the most frequent in the studies (n = 206). The effects of shortened dental configurations have been investigated mainly in relation to endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases and measures of oral health-related quality of life. The findings point to a diversity of health outcomes assessed and substantial methodological variability.
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- Fernanda Lamounier Campos
- Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Presidente Antonio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Castrejón-Pérez RC, Wanyonyi KL, García-Vázquez PE, Cruz-Hervert LP, Ramírez-Aldana R, Borges-Yáñez SA. Frailty index and ten oral conditions in the Coyoacan cohort study: A cross-sectional analysis. Gerodontology 2023; 40:372-381. [PMID: 36358062 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyse the relationship between the Frailty Index and 10 oral conditions controlling for nutritional status among Mexican community-dwelling older people. BACKGROUND Studies suggest that the association between frailty and oral conditions are mediated by nutrition. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional analysis includes 487 community-dwelling men and women aged ≥70 years old. Interview and clinical examinations were performed at participants' homes. Objective (number of natural teeth, root remnants, dental condition, utilisation and functionality of removable dental prostheses and periodontitis) and subjective (utilisation of dental services, self-rated oral health, chewing difficulties and xerostomia) oral variables were collected by trained personnel. The Frailty Index was calculated considering 35 deficits. Nutritional status measured with the Mini-Nutritional assessment (MNA), age, sex, education, and marital status were included as covariates. We fitted 11 multivariate generalised linear models (one for each oral condition), assuming gamma distribution for Frailty Index as the outcome. RESULTS Participants average age was 78.1 years, 52.1% were women. We observed a higher Frailty Index among those rating their oral health as worse than others their age (5.1%), reporting chewing difficulties often (4.9%) and fairly and very often (7.0%), and xerostomia (4.8%). Age, gender and MNA were consistently associated with the Frailty Index. CONCLUSION Subjective oral conditions are compatible with the Frailty Index after controlling for older people's nutritional status and covariates.
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- Postgraduate and Research Studies Division, Dentistry School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Postgraduate and Research Studies Division, Dentistry School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto Nacional de Geriatría, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Postgraduate and Research Studies Division, Dentistry School, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
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Ono T, Kato S, Kokubo Y, Hasegawa Y, Kosaka T, Maeda Y, Okamura T, Miyamoto Y, Ikebe K. Tooth Loss Related with Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in a General Urban Japanese Population: The Suita Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116441. [PMID: 35682027 PMCID: PMC9180197 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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We examined whether the number of teeth could be a surrogate marker for metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk in cross-section. A total of 3771 individuals from the general urban Japanese population (1690 men, 2081 women; mean age 67.1 ± 11.0 years) participated in this study. Participants were diagnosed with MetS with three or more components hypertension, hyperglycemia, lipid metabolism abnormality, and abnormal abdominal girth. Questionnaires were administered to determine the number of teeth, smoking status, drinking status, and past illnesses. To clarify the relationships between the number of teeth and the presence of MetS components, we divided subjects into two groups: those with less than 20 residual teeth and those with 20 or more, then statistical analyses (Mantel-Haenszel tests and logistic regression analysis) were performed. MetS were higher for those with ≤19 teeth than those with ≥20 teeth when examining all participants and women-only groups. Hyperglycemia, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and diagnosis with MetS were all significantly higher in the ≤19 teeth group for both sexes combined and for women. These results suggest that less than 20 teeth may be a surrogate marker for MetS risk, but further studies on gender differences and pathological background are needed.
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- Takahiro Ono
- Division of Comprehensive Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8514, Japan;
- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita 565-0871, Japan; (S.K.); (T.K.); (Y.M.); (K.I.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-25-227-2891; Fax: +81-25-229-3454
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita 565-0871, Japan; (S.K.); (T.K.); (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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- Department of Preventive Cardiology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita 564-8565, Japan;
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- Division of Comprehensive Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata 951-8514, Japan;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita 565-0871, Japan; (S.K.); (T.K.); (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita 565-0871, Japan; (S.K.); (T.K.); (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan;
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- Open Innovation Center, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita 564-8565, Japan;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, Suita 565-0871, Japan; (S.K.); (T.K.); (Y.M.); (K.I.)
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Ettinger RL, Marchini L, Childs CA. Are Root‐Supported Overdentures Still An Alternative To Implant‐Supported Overdentures? A Scoping Review. J Prosthodont 2022; 31:655-662. [DOI: 10.1111/jopr.13498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Ronald L Ettinger
- Professor Emeritus, Department of Prosthodontics the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Iowa City Iowa USA
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- Associate Professor, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Iowa City Iowa USA
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- Clinical Education Librarian, Hardin Library of Health Sciences the University of Iowa Iowa City Iowa USA
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Bakker MH, Vissink A, Raghoebar GM, Peters LL, Visser A. General health, healthcare costs and dental care use of elderly with a natural dentition, implant-retained overdenture or conventional denture: an 8-year cohort of Dutch elderly (aged 75 and over). BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:477. [PMID: 34481474 PMCID: PMC8418734 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02427-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Cross-sectional studies have shown that elderly with a natural dentition have better general health than edentulous elderly, but this has not been confirmed in studies with longitudinal design. Methods This prospective longitudinal study with a follow-up of 8 years aimed to assess differences in general health, healthcare costs and dental care use between elderly with a natural dentition and edentulous elderly wearing implant-retained or conventional dentures. Based on data of all national insurance claims for dental and medical care from Dutch elderly (aged ≥75 years) general health outcomes (chronic conditions, medication use), healthcare costs and dental care use could be assessed of three groups of elderly, viz. elderly with a natural dentition, elderly with conventional dentures and elderly with implant-retained overdentures. Results At baseline (2009), a total of 168,122 elderly could be included (143,199 natural dentition, 18,420 conventional dentures, 6503 implant-retained overdentures). Here we showed that after 8 years follow-up elderly with a natural dentition had more favorable general health outcomes (fewer chronic conditions, less medication use), lower healthcare costs and lower dental costs – but higher dental care use – than edentulous elderly. At baseline the general health of elderly with an implant-retained overdentures resembled the profile of elderly with a natural dentition, but over time their general health problems became comparable to elderly with conventional dentures. Conclusions It was concluded that elderly with a natural dentition had significant better health and lower healthcare costs compared to edentulous elderly (with or without dental implants). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-021-02427-z.
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- Mieke H Bakker
- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice & Elderly Care Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Epidemiologist/Researcher, Midwifery Science, AVAG, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam Public Health Institute, 1081BT, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands.,Department of Gerodontology, Center for Dentistry and oral Hygiene, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9700 RB, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Medeiros MMD, Pinheiro MA, Figueredo OMC, Oliveira LFS, Wanderley RL, Cavalcanti YW, Rodrigues Garcia RCM. Masticatory function in nursing home residents: Correlation with the nutritional status and oral health–related quality of life. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 47:1511-1520. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.13096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology Piracicaba Dental School University of Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Periodontology Piracicaba Dental School University of Campinas São Paulo Brazil
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Etter NM, Madhavan A. Changes in Motor Skills, Sensory Profiles, and Cognition Drive Food Selection in Older Adults With Preclinical Dysphagia. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2020; 63:2723-2730. [PMID: 32692607 DOI: 10.1044/2020_jslhr-20-00098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Purpose Self-selection and self-avoidance of certain foods is one possible indicator of preclinical (prior to any clinical intervention) dysphagia in healthy older adults. Self-selection of food choices is influenced by changes in a combination of factors, including neuromuscular, sensory, and individual patient characteristics. Changes to these factors occur both centrally or peripherally and can be part of typical, healthy aging. Alterations in motor, sensory, or cognitive skills may lead to self-imposed modifications to food choices and, therefore, highlight potential risk for dysphagia. Conclusions For effective screening and assessments procedures in healthy aging adults, the diagnosis of preclinical dysphagia will likely require a multifaceted assessment. A combination of assessment methods using objective and subjective measurements of neuromuscular, sensory, and individual patient factors, as well as knowledge of food avoidance, may provide insight for identifying community-dwelling older adults at risk for dysphagia and allow for earlier monitoring and intervention.
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- Nicole Michele Etter
- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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Gaewkhiew P, Sabbah W, Bernabé E. Functional Dentition and 12-Month Changes in Body Measurements among Thai Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17124200. [PMID: 32545560 PMCID: PMC7344515 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This study evaluated the association of functional dentition with 12-month changes in body measurements and nutrient intake among older adults. Data from 651 community dwellers, aged 60 years and over, in Phetchaburi, Thailand, were analysed (retention rate: 83%). Data were collected via interviews (including a semi-structured food frequency questionnaire), anthropometric measurements and dental examinations. Associations were tested in linear regression models adjusted for baseline sociodemographic factors, behaviours, chronic conditions and medications. On average, participants experienced a significant increase in body mass index (BMI) and significant decreases in waist circumference (WC) and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF). A negative, albeit not significant, association between functional dentition and change in BMI was observed after adjusting for confounders. Whilst participants who had non-functional dentition without dentures experienced increases in BMI (predicted mean change: 0.25; 95% Confidence Interval: 0.09, 0.41), those who had non-functional dentition with dentures (0.21; 95%CI: −0.08, 0.50) and functional dentition (−0.07; 95%CI: −0.42, 0.28) remained stable. No similar trends were noted for WC or TSF. Functional dentition was not associated with changes in nutrient intake either. The findings provide little evidence on the association of functional dentition with short-term changes in nutrient intake or nutritional status.
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- Piyada Gaewkhiew
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, London SE5 9RS, UK; (W.S.); (E.B.)
- Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +44-(0)-20-3299-5171
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, London SE5 9RS, UK; (W.S.); (E.B.)
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, London SE5 9RS, UK; (W.S.); (E.B.)
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