We aimed to examine the number of teeth and masticatory function as oral health indices and clarify their roles in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia and diabetes mellitus in community-dwelling older adults. Subjects and methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted with 635 older adults in Ohnan, Shimane Prefecture, in rural Japan. The number of teeth and masticatory … Continue reading Number of #teeth and masticatory function are associated with #sarcopenia and #diabetes mellitus status among community-dwelling older adults: A Shimane CoHRE study
Category: Dentistry
Background/ObjectivesTooth loss is associated with reduced functional capacity, but so far, there is no relevant causal evidence reported. We investigated the causal effect of tooth loss on the instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) among older adults in England. DesignNatural experiment study with instrumental variable analysis. SettingThe English Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSA) combined with … Continue reading Causal Effect of #Tooth Loss on Functional Capacity in Older Adults in England: A Natural Experiment
It has been suggested that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may originate at the oral mucosa. Our aim was to assess the oral microbiome and the periodontal condition in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) and individuals at risk of RA. MethodsThree groups were recruited (50 participants each): (1) ERA patients (2010 ACR/EULAR criteria), (2) at‐risk individuals … Continue reading The oral #microbiome in early #rheumatoid arthritis patients and individuals at risk differs from healthy controls
COVID‐19 is associated with an exacerbated inflammatory response that can result in fatal outcomes. Systemic inflammation is also a main characteristic of periodontitis. Therefore, we investigated the association of periodontitis with COVID‐19 complications. Materials and MethodsA case–control study was performed using the national electronic health records of the State of Qatar between February and July … Continue reading Association between #periodontitis and severity of #COVID‐19 infection: A case–control study
