Periodontal status among elderly inhabitants of northern Manhattan: The WHICAP ancillary study of oral health.

Jaffer A ShariffSandra BurkettCaitlin W-M WatsonBin ChengJames M NoblePanos N Papapanou

Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2018)

The prevalence, extent and severity of periodontitis were higher than the US national average in this urban elderly sample, suggesting substantial unmet periodontal treatment needs.

Keyphrases

oral health
middle aged
community dwelling
risk factors
quality improvement
replacement therapy