ArticleJDR clinical and translational research2024
Exploring Oral Function, Protein Intake, and Risk of Sarcopenia: A Scoping Review.
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- Relationships of Oral Function Tests With Sarcopenia and Frailty in Dental Outpatients.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Effects of an oral exercise intervention on pre-frailty or frailty in older people: a randomized clinical trial.Communications medicine · 2026Article
- A Qualitative Inquiry Into Sarcopenia Among Formerly Homeless Older Thais.Nursing open · 2026Article
- Association between clinical and functional factors and masticatory function of edentulous individuals aged 70 years and older: a cross-sectional study.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
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- Is Oral Function Associated with the Development of Sarcopenic Obesity and Sarcopenia in Older Adults? A Prospective Cohort Study.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Dental Functional Status as a Possible Risk Factor of Sarcopenia: A Computed Tomography-Based Study.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Dentition and weight status in community-dwelling older adults.Gerodontology · 2024Article
- Oral Frailty as a Risk Factor for Fall Incidents among Community-Dwelling People.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
introductionSarcopenia is loss of both muscle mass and function with age and is associated with inadequate protein intake. However, evidence to suggest an association with oral health is less clear.
objectiveTo scope peer-reviewed published evidence (2000-2022) pertaining to oral function in relation to sarcopenia and/or protein intake in older people.
methodsCINAHL, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus were searched. Included were peer-reviewed studies measuring oral function (e.g., tooth loss, salivary flow masticatory function, strength of muscles of mastication, and tongue pressure) and a measure of protein intake and/or a measure of sarcopenia (appendicular muscle mass
resultsOf 376 studies identified, 126 were screened in full, yielding 32 included texts, of which 29 were original articles. Seven reported intake of protein and 22 reported measures of sarcopenia. Nine distinct oral health exposures were identified, with ≤4 studies relating to any one of these measures. Most data were cross-sectional in nature (27 studies) and from Japan (20 studies). The balance of data showed associations between tooth loss and measures of sarcopenia and protein intake. However, the balance of data pertaining to any association between chewing function, tongue pressure, or indices of oral hypofunction and sarcopenia was mixed.
conclusionA broad range of oral health measures have been studied in relation to sarcopenia. The balance of data suggests that tooth loss is associated with risk, but data pertaining to the oral musculature and indices of oral hypofunction are mixed. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT: The findings of this research will increase awareness among clinicians of the amount and nature of evidence pertaining to the relationship between oral health and risk of compromised muscle mass and function, including data showing that loss of teeth is associated with increased risk of sarcopenia in older people. The findings highlight to researchers the gaps in the evidence and where further research and clarification of the relationship between oral health and risk of sarcopenia is warranted.
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