ArticleJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences2024
Occurrence of Depression and its Association with Oral Health in Elderly People Living in Old Age Homes of Mathura.
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- Oral Structural and Functional Impairment in Relation to Depressive Outcomes in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Challenges and Recommendations for Oral Healthcare of Older Adults in a Long-Term Care Facility.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The association between solid fuel use and oral health: the mediating effect of depressive symptom.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Depression can affect oral health as a result of neglecting oral hygiene procedures which leads to an increased risk of dental caries and periodontal disease. Aim: To determine relationship between oral health and depression among elder people residing in old age homes of Mathura city. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted among 500 subjects aged ≥60 years where dental condition, number of missing teeth, removable denture wearing, teeth mobility, periodontal condition, pocket depth, loss of attachment, and depression according to the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 scale were assessed. Results: Regression analysis showed a positive relationship of the PHQ-9 value with DMFT and MT. Conclusion: Among people aged 60 years and over, severity of depression increased with higher number of MT and DT.
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