Objectives Muscle strength decreases with age, causing a decline in physical and oro‐facial
function. However, the impact of physiological and pathophysiological factors on tongue …

Aim To clarify the concept of oral frailty to provide a clear and standardized conceptual basis
for further research in older people. Design Rodgers and Knafl's evolutionary concept …

This study aimed to clarify the factors associated with low albumin in Japanese older adults
aged≥ 75 years. The data utilized were the health checkup data of older adults aged≥ 75 …

The aim was to examine the relationships between oral functions and support/care-need
certification in older people aged≥ 75 years using the National Health Insurance (NHI) …

Background and objective Oral frailty (OF) refers to a decline in oral function amongst older
adult that often occurs alongside declines in cognitive and physical abilities. We conducted …

Predictive factors associated with a decline in swallowing function after 2 years were
examined in 3409 Japanese older people aged≥ 75 years who had undergone a dental …

Purpose We assess masticatory performance using color-changeable chewing gum, which
shifts from yellow-green to red upon chewing. Previous studies used a colorimeter to reveal …

Purpose: Masticatory performance is confirmed with color-changeable chewing gum that
changes yellow-green to red when chewed. Previous studies have used a colorimeter to …