Studies investigating the associations of oral function and dysphagia with frailty and
sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults are increasing; however, they have not been …

With the renewed focus on eating abilities in the ageing population, new concepts referred
to as oral frailty and oral hypofunction have been introduced in Japan. We aimed to provide …

Background Oral hypofunction comprises 7 oral function conditions, including mastication,
swallowing, pronouncing, oral hygiene, and oral dryness. However, it remains unresolved …

Background Cystatin C-related indices such as the ratio of creatinine to cystatin C (Cr/CysC)
and the ratio of estimated glomerular filtration rate by cystatin C (eGFRcys) to creatinine …

Background Few studies have examined the state of oral function in older adults with
sarcopenia. We assessed the oral functions of community‐dwelling older adults with …

Purpose Frailty is closely associated with biological age, concurrent medical conditions,
morbidity, and decreased survival. Poor oral health is common in older individuals and is …

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 …

Objectives This study aimed to compare the prevalence of oral frailty among community-
dwelling older people in Nanjing, China with the usage of different measurements, and to …

Aim In Japan's public health system, dentists can assess and intervene in oral hypofunction
cases. However, the associations between oral hypofunction and health outcomes and costs …

Purpose This propensity score matching, multicenter, cross-sectional study was performed
to examine the effects of various prosthetic methods for dental clinic outpatients with …