Cognitive status and dental-related function in older adults seeking community-based dental care: A Pilot Study.

Jirakate MadiloggovitAlexandria Cochrane CashmoreTabitha PeterXi Chen

Published in: Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (2023)

Cognitive impairment is likely more prevalent in older adults seeking dental care than is generally understood by providers. Given its impact on DRF, dental providers should be alert to the possible need to evaluate patients' cognitive status and DRF in order to be able to adjust treatment and recommendations accordingly.

Keyphrases

oral health
healthcare
cognitive impairment
physical activity
palliative care
mental health
quality improvement
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
clinical practice
pain management
peritoneal dialysis
chronic pain
replacement therapy