ReviewGeriatrics (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Common Medical and Dental Problems of Older Adults: A Narrative Review.
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85 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Evolving aspects of oral care in older adults: a systematic review and Meta-synthesis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Associations Between Multimorbidity, Polypharmacy and Oral Conditions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Gerodontology · 2026Pooled it
- Environmental tobacco smoke exposure and periodontitis in non-smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- [Recommendations for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in nursing homes].Farmaceuticos comunitarios · 2024Guideline
- Periodontal health, cognitive decline, and dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review on Caries Status of Older Adults.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Narrative Review for Non-Dental Providers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
- Tooth extractions and the prevalence of postoperative complications in individuals with and without diabetes: a retrospective cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- mHealth for Oral Care in Aging: A Narrative Review of Mobile Applications for Older Adults and Caregivers.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- The Independent and Combined Associations of Multimorbidity and Polypharmacy on Periodontal Disease Severity and Progression in Older Adults.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Oral Care for Residential Older People Among Healthcare Providers in Macao.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Self-Identified Age Cohorts and Personal Experience Sharing in Pseudonymous Online Spaces: Natural Language Processing Analysis of Reddit.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Enhanced antibacterial activities of zirconia nanoparticles modified with yttrium oxide and alumina.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Oral health status and associated factors among rural older adults in China using a 3D intraoral scanner: a population-based cross-sectional study in four provinces.BMC public health · 2026Article
- A Nationwide Saudi Oral Health-related Quality of Life Appraisal by OHIP-14: A Cross-sectional Study.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- The Use of Teledentistry in Diagnosis, Consultation, and Treatment of Oral and Dental Diseases: A Systematic Review Study.Health science reports · 2026Review
- Trehalose: A Promising Therapeutic Agent for Diverse Pathological Conditions.Current medical science · 2026Review
- Video-Based Gait Assessment Using Machine Learning to Classify Age and Sex in Low-Resource Settings: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Oral Self-Care as a Preventive Strategy in Medicated Older Adults: Biological Mechanisms, Genetic Susceptibility, and Public Health Implications.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
25 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
The advancement of medicine has reduced the rate of mortality and older adult population is increasing. Among the 7,700,000,000 world population in 2019, 1 in 11 people were at the age of 65 or more. The population is expected to increase to 1 in 6 people by 2050. Older adults have degenerative changes that become more severe with age. This study used the World Health Organization's websites and PubMed and Google Scholar databases to review current global oral and systemic health issues. Studies generally reported that many older adults have no regular dental checkup. Common oral diseases such as dental caries particularly root caries and periodontal disease are highly prevalent among them. These oral diseases are often interrelated with their systemic problems. A meta-analysis reported diabetes increases the incidence and progression of periodontitis by 86%. A decrease in salivary output is common among older adults having polypharmacy. A review reported the caries risk in older adults increases by 60% with low resting pH and low stimulated salivary flow rate. Many older adults suffer from dementia and depression which complicates the delivery of dental treatment. Proper oral hygiene practice and dental care at supine position are often difficult to be carried out if they have rheumatoid arthritis. With the increasing need of elderly dental care, dentists and other dental personnel should understand interlaced oral and general health in order to provide a successful dental care plan for older adults. The aim of this study is to give an overview of the common medical conditions and dental problems and their impacts on older adults.
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