Low Tongue Strength and the Number of Teeth Present Are Associated with Cognitive Decline in Older Japanese Dental Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Low Tongue Strength and the Number of Teeth Present Are Associated with Cognitive Decline in Older Japanese Dental Outpatients: A Cross-Sectional Study

To mitigate the impact of dementia, initiating early intervention is important. This study aims to investigate the associations between deterioration in oral function and cognitive decline in older outpatients whose oral health was maintained in the dental clinic. This study included 50 outpatients...

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Main Authors: Rui Egashira, Shinsuke Mizutani, Masahiro Yamaguchi, Tomotaka Kato, Yojiro Umezaki, Saori Oku, Keiko Tamai, Toyoshi Obata, Toru Naito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
cross-sectional study
elderly
oral function
cognitive function
geriatric dentistry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/22/8700

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