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Objective
To examine the association between oral frailty and oral Candida carriage as a general indicator of deteriorating oral function in older adults.
Background
Older adults exhibit an elevated risk of oral candidiasis caused by Candida. Although many studies have identified factors associated with oral Candida carriage, none have evaluated its relationship with oral function.
Materials...
Objective
This study investigated the association between oral hypofunction and malnutrition among community‐dwelling older adults.
Background
Oral hypofunction, a 7‐component phenotype of the clinical features of oral health, has been described in Japan. Data about its association with nutritional status are limited.
Materials and Methods
This cross‐sectional study enrolled 715 adults (mean...
Objective
To elucidate the relationship between physical frailty and dry mouth among community‐dwelling older adults in Japan.
Background
Oral hypofunction is associated with physical frailty in older adults. Dry mouth, subjectively evaluated as xerostomia and objectively measured as hyposalivation, is highly prevalent in older adults. However, few reports have used both measures of dry mouth and...
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