Factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among Elderly: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular use of oral and dental services by the elderly is one of the important factors in reducing oral and dental diseases. This study aimed to identify the factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly.

Methods

The published articles on the factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly were found through a scoping search and using related keywords in PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases within January 2000 - December 2022 according to the PRISMA guidelines. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.

Results

Among the 2381 articles retrieved from the databases, forty-two were extracted. The factors affecting oral and dental services` utilization among elderly were classified in

SUBMITTER: Ghanbari-Jahromi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10464329 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature