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Research and Reports

2004

Bailey RL, Ledikwe JH, Smiciklas-Wright H, Mitchell DC, Jensen G. Persistent oral health problems associated with comorbidity and impaired diet quality in older adults. J Am Diet Assoc. 2004;104;8:1273.

 

Lee JS, Weyant RJ, Corby P, Kritchevsky SB, Harris TB, Rooks R, Rubin SM, Newman AB. Edentulism and nutritional status in a biracial sample of well-functioning, community-dwelling elderly: the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2004;79:295-302.

Public Health and Aging: Retention of Natural Teeth Among Older Adults --- United States, 2002. MMWR. 2004;52:1226-1229.

Weyant RJ, Newman AB, Kritchevsky SB, Bretz WA, Corby PM, Ren D, Weissfeld L, Rubin SM, Harris T. Periodontal disease and weight loss in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2004;52:547-553.

2003

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Oral health and nutrition. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:615-625.

Sahyoun NR, Lin CL, Krall E. Nutritional status of the older adult is associated with dentition status. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003;103:61-66.

2002 and earlier

A protective effect of dairy foods in oral health. Dairy Council Digest. 2000;71(1):1-6.

Appollonio I, Carabellese C, Frattola A, Trabucchi M. Dental status, quality of life, and mortality in an older community population: A multivariate approach. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1997;45:1315-1323.

Bush LA, Horenkamp N, Morley JE, Spiro A. D-E-N-T-A-L: A rapid self-administered screening instrument to promote referrals for further evaluation in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:979-981.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. National Center for Health Statistics. Aging Trends:The Oral Health of Older Americans. (3/01)

Chalmers JM, Kingsford Smith D, Carter KD. A multidisciplinary dental program for community-living adults with chronic mental illness. Spec Care Dentist. 1998;18:194-201.

Dolan TA, Peek CW, Stuck AE, Beck JC. Functional health and dental service use among older adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1998;53:M413-M418.

Dolan TA. Research issues related to optimal oral health outcomes. Med Care. 1995;33 (suppl): NS106-NS122.

Dormenval V, Budtz-Jorgensen E, Mojon P, Bruyere A, Rapin CH. Associations between malnutrition, poor general health and oral dryness in hospitalized elderly patients. Age Ageing. 1998;27:123-128.

Douglass CW, Jete AM, Fox CH, Tennstedt SL, Joshi A, Feldman HA, McGuire SM, McKinlay JB. Oral health status of the elderly in New England. J Gerontol. 1993;48:M39-M46.

Ettinger RL. Review: Xerostomia: A symptom which acts like a disease. Age Ageing. 1996;25:409-412.

Fox PC. Management of dry mouth. Dent Clin North Am. 1997;41:863-875.

Fox CH, Jette AM, McGuire SM, Feldman HA, Douglass CW. Periodontal disease among New England elders. J Periodontal. 1994;65:676-684.

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Total tooth loss among persons aged > or = 65 years -- selected states, 1995-1997. JAMA. 1999;281:1264-1266.

Gervasio NC, Escoto ET, Chan WY. Oral health status of institutionalized geriatric residents in Metro Manila. J Philipp Dent Assoc. 1998;50(1):4-23.

Gift HC, Cherry-Peppers G, Oldakowski RJ. Oral health status and related behaviours of U.S. nursing home residents, 1995. Gerontology.1998;14(2):89-99.

Gilbert GH, Duncan RP, Heft MW, Coward RT. Dental health attitudes among dentate black and white adults. Med Care. 1997;35:255-271.

Gilbert GH, Geft MW, Duncan RP. Mouth dryness as reported by older Floridians. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1993;21:390-397.

Hawkins RJ, Main PA, Locker D. Oral health status and treatment needs of Canadian adults aged 85 years and over. Spec Care Dentist. 1998;18:164-169.

Helgeson MJ, Smith BJ, Johnsen M, Ebert C. Dental Care Considerations of Frail Elderly Adults. Presented at: Dental Care Considerations of Disadvantaged and Special Care Populations Conference, Baltimore, Maryland, 2001. Washington, D.C: Government Printing Office; 2001:3.1-3.28.

Henry RG, Ceridan B. Delivering dental care to nursing home and homebound patients. Dent Clin North Am. 1994;38:537-551.

Hirano H, Ishiyama N, Watanabe I, Nasu I. Masticatory ability in relation to oral status and general health on aging. J Nutr Health Aging. 1999;3:48-52.

Hoad-Reddick G. Assessment of elderly people on entry to residential homes and continuing care arrangements. J Dent. 1992;20:199-201.

Hollister CM, Weintraub JA. The association of oral status with systemic health, quality of life, and economic productivity. J Dent Educ. 1993;57:901-912.

Horwath CC. Chewing difficulty and dietary intake in the elderly. J Nutr Elder. 1989;9(2):17-24.

Jones JA, Kressin NR, Spiro A, Randall CW, Miller DR, Hayes C, Kazis L, Garcia RI. Self-reported and clinical oral health in users of VA health care. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2001;56A(1):M55-62.

Kayser-Jones J, Bird WF, Paul SM, Long L, Schell ES. An instrument to assess the oral health status of nursing home residents. Gerontologist. 1995;35:814-824.

Knapp A. Nutrition and oral health in the elderly. Dent Clin North Am. 1989;33:109-125.

Leao A, Sheiham A. Relation between clinical dental status and subjective impacts on daily living. J Dent Res. 1995;74:1408-1413.

Lloyd PM, Shay K. The how and why of tooth loss in the elderly. Part I: The uncompensated tooth loss syndrome. Geriatr Dent Update. 1988;2:1-3.

Lockhart SR, Joly S, Vargas K, Swails-Wenger J, Enger L, Soll DR. Natural defenses against Candida colonization breakdown in the oral cavities of the elderly. J Dent Res. 1999;78:857-868.

Loeshe WJ, Abrams J, Terpenning MS, Bretz WA, Dominguez BL, Grossman NS, Hilderbrandt GH, Langmore SE, Lopatin DE. Dental findings in geriatric populations with diverse medical backgrounds. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endo. 1995;80:43-54.

Long HL, Miller WA. Oral status and well-being of home-delivered meal recipients. Gerodontology. 1994;11:115-123.

Makinen KK, Pemberton D, Cole J, Makiner PL, Chen CY, Lambert P. Saliva stimulants and the oral health of geriatric patients. Adv Dent Res. 1995;9:125-126.

Marcus SE, Drury TF, Brown LJ, Zion GR. Tooth retention and tooth loss in the permanent dentition of adults: United States, 1988-1991. J Dent Res. 1996;75:684-695.

Marcus SE, Kaste LM, Brown LJ. Prevalence and demographic correlates of tooth loss among the elderly in the United States. Spec Care Dentist. 1994;14:123-127.

Marshall M, Spangerl A. The relationship between oral health status and body mass index of elderly in a transition care center. J Am Diet Assoc. 2000;100(suppl);A-43.

Martin WE. Oral health in the elderly. In Chernoff R, ed. Geriatric Nutrition: The Health Professional's Handbook. Gaithersburg, Maryland: Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 1991.

National Institute of Dental Research. Oral Health of United States Adults: The National Survey of Oral Health in U.S. Employed Adults and Seniors: 1985-86. National Findings.Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health, NIH Publication No. NIH-87-2868, 1987.

Narhi TO. Prevalence of subjective feelings of dry mouth in the elderly. J Dent Res. 1994;73:20-25.

Niessen LC. Aging successfully: Oral health for a lifetime. J Esthet Dent. 1998;10:226-228.

Oral Health in America: a report of the General Surgeon (2000). Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Public Health Service.

Papas AS, Joshi A, Palmer CA, Giunta JL, Dwyer JT. Relationship of diet to root caries. Am J Clin Nutr. 1995;61:423S-429S.

Pla GW. Oral health and nutrition. Prim Care. 1994;21:121-133.

Position of the American Dietetic Association: Oral health and nutrition. J Am Diet Assoc. 1996;96:184. Full text available on ADA's website.

Redford M, Drury TF, Kingman A, Brown LJ. Denture use and the technical quality of dental prostheses among persons 18-74 years of age: United States, 1988-1991. J Dent Res. 1996;75:714-725.

Rhodus NL, Brown J. The association of xerostomia and inadequate intake in older adults. J Am Diet Assoc. 1990;90:1688-1692.

Ritchie CS, Joshipura K, Silliman RA, Miller B, Douglas CW Oral health problems and significant weight loss among community-dwelling older adults. J Gerontol. 2000;55A:M366-M371.

San Juan SP. Geriatric dentistry: Concern of the future. J Philipp Dent Assoc. 1998;49(4):29-30.

Saunders MJ. Incorporating the nutrition screening initiative into the dental practice. Spec Care Dentist. 1995;15:26-37.

Saunders MJ. Nutrition and oral health in the elderly. Dent Clin North Am. 1997;41:681-698.

Sheiham A, Steele JG, Marcenes W, Lowe C, Finch S, Bates CJ, Prentice A. The relationship among dental status, nutrient intake, and nutritional status in older people. J Dent Res. 2001;80(2);408-13.

Shay K, Ship JA. The importance of oral health in the older patient. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1995;43: 1414-1422.

Shay K, Truhlar MR, Renner RP. Oropharyngeal candidosis in the older patient. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1997; 45:863-870.

Ship JA, Duffy V, Jones JA, Langmore S. Geriatric oral health and its impact on eating. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1996;44:456-464.

Simons D, Kidd EA, Beighton D. Oral health of elderly occupants on residential homes. Lancet. 1999;353:1761.

Slade GO, Spencer AJ. Social impact of oral conditions among older adults. Aust Dent J. 1994;39:358-364.

Sullivan DH, Martin W, Flaxman N, Hagen JE. Oral health problems and involuntary weight loss in a population of frail elderly. J Am Geriatr Soc. 1993;41:725-731.

Tyron AF, Mayfield GK. Family physicians' involvement in the dental health of their elderly patients. Fam Community Health. 1996;19(2):19-28.

Wennstrom JL. Treatment of periodontal disease in older adults. Periodontol 2000. 1998;16:106-112.

Wilson TG Jr, Higginbottom FL. Periodontal diseases and dental implants in older adults.  J Esthet Dent. 1998;10:265-271.

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Resources

2002 and earlier

National Institute of Dental Research (NIDR)
NIDR publishes information on oral research and general dental care. Some publications available are: Fever Blisters and Canker Sores; Fluoride to Protect the Teeth of Adults; Rx for Sound Teeth;
What You Need to Know About Periodontal (Gum) Disease.
Contact: Building 31, Room 2C35
31 CENTER DR MSC 2290
BETHESDA MD 20892-2290
301-496-4261

National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse. Special care patients are people whose medical conditions or treatments affect oral health. Publications available include:

* Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
* Chemotherapy and Oral Health
* Periodontal Disease and Diabetes - A Guide for Patients
* Radiation Therapy and Oral Health
* TMD (Temporomandibular Disorders)
* What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer
Contact: 1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3500
301-402-7364

Nursing Facility Manual for Dental Programs
Audience:
Professionals
Description:
Manual shows how to develop, implement, and manage an oral health program in a nursing facility. Covers OBRA dental requirements, components of an oral health program, nurse's role in oral health delivery, oral diseases and disorders frequently found in long-term care geriatric populations, oral hygiene in the nursing facility, and a step-by-step self-learning program in oral assessment. A video is included with the manual. Oral care handbook is also available.
Contact: South Texas Geriatric Education Center
Phone: 210-567-3370
Cost: $175.00 for Nursing facility manual; $2.00 for Oral care handbook.

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Web Links

American Dental Association (ADA) <http://www.ada.org/>

National Institute on Aging - Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth <http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/pages/agepages/teeth.html>

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) <http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/>

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Last Updated: 08/23/2004