ReviewDentistry journal2023
Diet, Nutrition, and Oral Health in Older Adults: A Review of the Literature.
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68 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 77 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evolving aspects of oral care in older adults: a systematic review and Meta-synthesis.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Animal-assisted therapy on psychological and physical outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.Journal of global health · 2026Pooled it
- Oral Health Determinants of Frailty in Older Adults: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence of dental caries in the primary, mixed and permanent dentitions in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2026Pooled it
- Multi-cohort evidence linking edentulism to frailty among older adults.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Oral Health Care: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines.Nursing & health sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Narrative Review for Non-Dental Providers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Review
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- Epigenetic mechanisms of gingival aging: biological basis, periodontal implications, and therapeutic perspectives.Odontology · 2026Review
- A Narrative Review of Oral Hygiene and Pulmonary Health Amid Dysphagia: Implications for Feeding Route, Nutrition, and Quality of Life.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Association between prosthetic rehabilitation type, nutritional status, and oral health-related quality of life in completely edentulous adults: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Interrelationships between Refined Carbohydrates, Periodontal Diseases, and Cognitive Decline: A Narrative Review.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2026Review
- Association between periodontal disease and intrinsic capacity in older adults: insights from NHANES 2009-2014.GeroScience · 2026Article
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- Dental healthcare utilization and mortality: a population-based prospective cohort study in southern Sweden.Acta odontologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Dental Treatment Needs in Older Adults Undergoing Acute Geriatric Care: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study of Clinical Need and Patient-Reported Wish for Dental Treatment.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Chewing function, diet quality, and risk of metabolic syndrome and mortality: analysis of NHANES 1999-2018.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Digital Health Tools for the Screening and Management of Malnutrition Risk in the Older Adults: A Narrative Review.Current nutrition reports · 2026Review
- A novel method for constructing a rat multifactorial tooth wear model: accurate, inexpensive, and easily established.BMC oral health · 2026Article
8 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Diet, nutrition, and oral health are closely linked. Malnutrition is a challenging health concern in older adults that is associated with physical decline affecting their daily activities and quality of life. The aim of this review is to provide an evidence-based summary of the relationship between diet and nutrition and oral health in older adults and its implications. The World Health Organization has declared healthy ageing a priority of its work on ageing. The American Dental Association confirmed the bidirectional relationship between diet and nutrition and oral health. The literature shows that diet and nutrition are related to oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontal diseases, tooth wear, and even oral cancer. Insufficient nutritional intake and poor dietary habits increase the risk of oral diseases, such as dental caries, in older adults. On the other hand, in older adults, poor oral conditions such as periodontal disease may induce pain, infection, and tooth loss, affecting nutritional intake. Surveys have shown that older adults, in particular, those in disadvantaged communities, suffered from nutritional deficiencies or imbalances affecting their oral health. In addition, the current literature shows that malnutrition is associated with frailty, hospitalization, mortality, and morbidity. Good oral health and functional dentition are essential to maintain sufficient nutritional intake among older adults and reduce the risk of malnutrition. Therefore, integrating oral health into general health care service in older adults is imperative to improve their nutritional and oral health status to achieve healthy ageing.
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