Prevalence of complete edentulism among US adults 65 years and older: A Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System study from 2012 through 2020

CONCLUSIONS: Despite a decrease in prevalence of edentulism, disparities based on race, income, and education still exist. Edentulism is associated with chronic diseases in older adults.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Public health initiatives should be aimed at reducing the impact of edentulism and improving overall quality of life among older adults. Community health programs allocating resources to improve access to affordable care, reducing precursors to edentulism, expanding dental coverage, and promoting oral and general health awareness are vital components of these efforts.PMID:38520422 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2024.02.002
Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research