The Association of Poor Oral Health Parameters with Malnutrition in Older Adults: A Review Considering the Potential Implications for Cognitive Impairment
Poor dental status and chewing deficiencies have been associated with cognitive decline. Altered dietary habits and malnutrition have been suggested as linking mechanisms. The aim of the present review was thus to investigate if poor oral health, and in particular tooth loss and impaired masticatory...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/11/1709 |