The oral health of an ageing population, especially that of the institutionalized elderly
population, constitutes a significant concern because it is closely linked to general health …

Objective This scoping review describes the relationship between tooth retention, health,
and quality of life in older adults. Methods Seven databases were searched for English …

Objectives To clarify the effect of tooth loss on development of all‐cause dementia and its
subtypes in an elderly Japanese population. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting The …

Aim Emerging evidence suggests association of tooth loss with impaired cognition.
However, the differential effects of anterior versus posterior tooth loss, occlusal support loss …

Background and aims Along with an aging population, exploring the impact of oral health on
holistic health and determining exact outcomes in elderly individuals are important in both …

Objective Dementia is a major cause of disruption for a healthy life expectancy in Japan. It
has been suggested that the number of teeth is a modifiable risk factor for cognitive …

Purpose To clarify whether the occlusal state affects the masticatory performance of elderly
adults. Methods Elderly women were asked to chew a gummy jelly, and the amount of …

Background: An amount of cognition decline is normal with aging; however, intrinsic and
extrinsic risk factors may exacerbate it, affecting social and occupational tasks. Masticatory …

There is a growing body of literature which suggests that oral health and mastication can
influence cognitive and systemic health during aging. However, it is currently unclear …

Aim Previous studies have reported significant associations between tooth loss or
periodontal status and cognitive function; however, animal experimental studies have shown …