scholarly journals Poor oral health and the association with diet quality and intake in older people in two studies in the UK and USA – CORRIGENDUM

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
Eftychia Kotronia ◽  
Heather Brown ◽  
A. Olia Papacosta ◽  
Lucy T. Lennon ◽  
Robert J. Weyant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
The Uk

Designing clinical networks to manage the oral health of older people

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Vanita Brookes
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Clinical Networks ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Older Citizens

The UK has an ageing population. The population of older people is increasing in both absolute and relative terms, with older people forming a larger proportion of the population. In 1984, 15% of the population was over 65. By 2034 this will increase to 23%. Between 2009 and 2034 the number of people over the age of 85 is projected to more than double, accounting for 5% of the total population by that time.1 Dental clinical networks can, and no doubt will, play a major role in caring for our older citizens.

The Oral Health Needs of Older People in General Medical Practice: An Overview

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 614-619
Author(s):  
Arijit Ray-Chaudhuri ◽  
Ryan C. Olley ◽  
Rupert S. Austin ◽  
Jennifer E. Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Oral Disease ◽  
Natural Teeth ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Insight Into

As the UK population ages and older people retain their natural teeth for longer, the complexity of the oral health needs in older people is becoming more challenging. Older patients are often registered with a GP and will increasingly be likely to require dental care. Older people in particular may benefit from dental care but may not have a dentist or perceive any risk of oral disease. This article therefore provides practical insight into the oral health management of older people to assist in addressing their oral health needs.

scholarly journals Poor oral health and the association with diet quality and intake in older people in two studies in the UK and USA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Eftychia Kotronia ◽  
Heather Brown ◽  
A. Olia Papacosta ◽  
Lucy T. Lennon ◽  
Robert J. Weyant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Older People ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Processed Meat ◽  
Poor Diet

Abstract We aimed to investigate the associations of poor oral health cross-sectionally with diet quality and intake in older people. We also examined whether change in diet quality is associated with oral health problems. Data from the British Regional Heart Study (BRHS) comprising British males aged 71–92 years and the Health, Aging and Body Composition (HABC) Study comprising American males and females aged 71–80 years were used. Dental data included tooth loss, periodontal disease, dry mouth and self-rated oral health. Dietary data included diet quality (based on Elderly Dietary Index (BRHS) and Healthy Eating Score (HABC Study)) and several nutrients. In the BRHS, change in diet quality over 10 years (1998–2000 to 2010–2012) was also assessed. In the BRHS, tooth loss, fair/poor self-rated oral health and accumulation of oral health problems were associated with poor diet quality, after adjustment. Similar associations were reported for high intake of processed meat. Poor oral health was associated with the top quartile of percentage of energy content from saturated fat (self-rated oral health, OR 1·34, 95 % CI 1·02, 1·77). In the HABC Study, no significant associations were observed for diet quality after adjustment. Periodontal disease was associated with the top quartile of percentage of energy content from saturated fat (OR 1·48, 95 % CI 1·09, 2·01). In the BRHS, persistent low diet quality was associated with higher risk of tooth loss and accumulation of oral health problems. Older individuals with oral health problems had poorer diets and consumed fewer nutrient-rich foods. Persistent poor diet quality was associated with oral health problems later in life.

scholarly journals Poor oral health and incidence of disability: results from studies of older people in the UK and USA

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Kotronia ◽  
S G Wannamethee ◽  
O A Papacosta ◽  
P H Whincup ◽  
L T Lennon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Tooth Loss ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Dry Mouth ◽  
Mobility Limitations ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Background To examine the association between oral health markers and disability 4 years later in two population-based studies of older people in the UK and USA. Methods Analyses were conducted in the British Regional Heart Study (BRHS) comprising older men (n = 2147) and the Health, Aging and Body Composition (HABC) Study comprising American older men and women (n = 3075). Data from a 4-year follow up period were used. Oral health measures included tooth loss, periodontal disease, dry mouth, and self-rated oral health. Mobility limitations and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) were markers of disability. Logistic regression was performed and analyses were adjusted for confounders (age, socioeconomic position, lifestyle factors, and chronic diseases). Results Over a 4-year follow-up, 15% of subjects in the BRHS and 19% in the HABC Study developed mobility limitations. In both studies, 12% of participants developed ADL problems. In the BRHS, tooth loss (complete and partial), periodontal disease, dry mouth and accumulation of oral health problems were associated with an increased risk of developing mobility limitations after adjustment for confounders (partial tooth loss, OR = 1.86, 95% CI 1.18-2.94, ≥3 dry mouth symptoms, OR = 1.97, 95%CI 1.25-3.09). Similar results were observed for the risk of developing ADL problems. In the HABC Study, complete tooth loss and accumulation of oral health problems were associated with greater risk of incident mobility limitations (OR = 1.77, 95%CI 1.13-2.76; OR = 1.18, 95% CI 1.02-1.37, respectively). Moreover, self-rated oral health was associated with increased risk of ADL problems, after adjustment for confounders. Conclusions Poor oral health was associated with increased risk of developing disability in community-dwelling older people. Screening tools of oral health may be helpful in identifying oral health problems, improving oral health status and promoting health and good quality of life. Key messages Poor oral health is associated with a higher risk of developing disability in later life. This highlights the importance of oral health on maintaining independence in older people.

scholarly journals OP111 Oral health, disability and physical function: results from studies of older people in the UK and USA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Kotronia ◽  
GS Wannamethee ◽  
OA Papacosta ◽  
PH Whincup ◽  
LT Lennon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals P14 Poor oral health and the association with dietary quality and intake in older people in two studies in the UK and USA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
E Kotronia ◽  
SG Wannamethee ◽  
H Brown ◽  
AO Papacosta ◽  
PH Whincup ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
The Uk

Oral health diseases among the older people: a general health perspective

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The relationship between oral health and general health is gaining interest in geriatric research; however, a lack of studies dealing with this issue from a general perspective makes it somewhat inaccessible to non-clinical public health professionals. Purpose: The purpose of this review is to describe the relationship between oral health and general health of the elderly on the basis of literature review, and to give non-clinical medical professionals and public health professionals an overview of this discipline. Methods: This study was based on an in-depth review of the literature pertaining to the relationship between oral health and general health among the older people. The tools commonly used to evaluate dental health and the academic researches of male elderly people were also reviewed. And future research directions were summarized. Results: Dental caries, periodontal disease, edentulism, and xerostomia are common oral diseases among the older people. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the leading causes of missing teeth and edentulism. Xerostomia, similar to dry mouth, is another common oral health disease in the older people. No clear correlation exists between the subjective feeling of dryness and an objective decrease of saliva. Rather, both conditions can be explained by changes in saliva. The General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) are the main assessment tools used to examine oral health and quality of life in the older people. The GOHAI tends to be more sensitive to objective values pertaining to oral function. In addition, oral health studies in male elderly people are population-based cohort or cross-sectional studies, involving masticatory function, oral prevention, frailty problems, cardiovascular disease risk, and cognitive status. Conclusion: It is possible to reduce the incidence of certain oral diseases, even among individuals who take oral health care seriously. Oral health care should be based on the viewpoint of comprehensive treatment, including adequate nutrition, good life and psychology, and correct oral health care methods. In the future, researchers could combine the results of meta-analysis with the clinical experience of doctors to provide a more in-depth and broader discussion on oral health research topics concerning the older people.

Dysphagia and Oral Health in Older People

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sima Farpour ◽  
◽  
David Smithard ◽  
Hamid Reza Farpour ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People
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