Dental status, visits, and functional ability and dietary intake of elderly in Israel

ConclusionsThe findings in our study suggest that those who visited a dentist in the last year, had natural teeth and no denture/s and reported no chewing problems had better dietary intake. The results emphasize the importance of maintaining adequate dental health, preserving natural teeth and regular dental visits in the elderly to assure adequate nutrient status in this age group.
Source: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research