Can a low-threshold check-up motivate older adults to schedule a dental visit? Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most oral diseases benefit from early detection by dental professionals. However, in the older population, regular dental attendance is low. This trial investigates whether a low-threshold check-up by a dental professional in a non-dental setting can motivate older persons to seek professional oral care.

Methods

A total of 194 community-dwelling persons aged 65 years and older, without a dental check-up over the last 12 months, will be recruited for this randomized, controlled, two-arm, single-blinded, superiority trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio. The intervention group will receive an oral examination including tailored oral health information. They will also be informed about the importance of regular dental visits and will be provided with referral letters for

SUBMITTER: De Vleeschauwer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749651 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature