Influence of cognitive impairment and dementia on oral health and the utilization of dental services

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to show the influence of cognitive impairment and dementia on oral health and on the utilization of dental services. Methods A cross-sectional analyzation of data of the OrBiD (Oral Health, Bite Force and Dementia) pilot study was conducted. 137 subjects...

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Main Authors: Julia Jockusch, Werner Hopfenmüller, Ina Nitschke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01753-3