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Objective
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between oral dysfunction and depressive symptoms in Japanese community‐dwelling seniors.
Materials and methods
Participants included 351 community‐dwelling seniors (189 men, 162 women) aged 77 years. During dental examination, teeth and periodontal condition, including number of teeth, number of dental caries, pocket depth and...