Association between oral health and cognitive function among Chinese older adults: the Taizhou imaging study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We aimed to investigate the association between oral health and cognitive function in a sample of older adults from a Chinese rural community.

Methods

The cross-sectional cognitive function of 677 individuals were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). A comprehensive profile of the oral health status was evaluated by questionnaire and clinical examination.

Results

Multiple covariates-adjusted regression models demonstrated decayed teeth (DT) and decayed/missing/filled teeth (DMFT) were negatively associated with MoCA score (all p < 0.05). Calculus index (CI) and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were significantly associated with the lower MoCA, short-term memory and executive function score, respectively (a

SUBMITTER: Gu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478256 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature