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{"title":"The Robin Heath Citation Award 2026","authors":"W. M. Thomson","doi":"10.1111/ger.70108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70108","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148784587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends and Knowledge Structure in Oral Frailty","authors":"Baiyun Li,&nbsp;Hengxu Wang,&nbsp;Caini Song,&nbsp;Lihua Liu,&nbsp;Jianlin Zhou","doi":"10.1111/ger.70036","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to construct a knowledge map of oral frailty research to visualise current research status and hotspots, thereby facilitating further advances and innovations in this field.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We retrieved relevant literature published between January 1, 2010 and January 1, 2025, from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) and Web of Science (WOS) databases. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using CiteSpace software to examine publication trends, geographical distribution, journal sources, keyword co-occurrence and citation patterns.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The analysis included 83 Chinese and 596 English publications. The annual publication count exhibited a fluctuating upward trend, with Japan producing the highest number of studies, followed by China. International research primarily focused on the association between older oral health and systemic health outcomes, whereas Chinese studies emphasised oral health issues and their determinants in ageing populations. The research paradigm transitioned from conceptual frameworks to clinical applications and multidimensional intervention strategies.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study systematically outlined current progress in oral frailty research, highlighting its connections with frailty syndrome and malnutrition. Future research should prioritise in-depth needs assessment, integrate international best practices, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and develop personalised oral health interventions to improve geriatric oral health outcomes.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"496-507"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145910865","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Socioeconomic Factors With Oral Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Saif S. Syed,&nbsp;Sungkrit Pojmonpiti,&nbsp;Barbara Janssens,&nbsp;Murali Srinivasan,&nbsp;Frauke Müller,&nbsp;Georgios Tsakos","doi":"10.1111/ger.70079","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70079","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Oral diseases remain disproportionately prevalent among older adults. However, evidence on oral health inequalities among older adults remains dispersed across studies that have used different socioeconomic indicators and oral health measures and has not been synthesised.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To synthesise the evidence on the association between socioeconomic factors and oral health among older adults aged 75 years and older.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. The Medline, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched. Studies reporting socioeconomic factors (education, income, occupation, area-level deprivation, and multi-aspect socioeconomic position) and oral health (dentition status, dental caries, periodontal disease, dry mouth, oral function, oral health behaviours, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL)) among older adults were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Sixty-eight studies were included. Meta-analyses showed that socioeconomic disadvantage in older adults was associated with: (1) poor dentition status: fewer natural teeth, higher prevalence of edentulism, and lacking a functional dentition; (2) more teeth with decay; (3) irregular dental attendance; and (4) poorer OHRQoL. Similar patterns were generally observed for periodontal disease, dry mouth, and oral function, although no meta-analysis could be performed due to limited evidence and heterogeneous oral health measures.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Socioeconomic disadvantage was consistently associated with poor oral health in older adults. Associations were more pronounced for dentition status, reflecting the cumulative socioeconomic disadvantage over the life course. Socioeconomic factors should be considered to inform prevention, clinical decision-making and oral healthcare planning for the ageing population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>PROSPERO Registration CRD420251231319</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"456-474"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ger.70079","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147941080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential Applications of Nano Silver Fluoride in the Prevention of Dental Caries in Older Adults: A Scoping Review","authors":"Joel Acevedo Pico,&nbsp;Victor Gil Manich,&nbsp;Ruth Calleja Agudo,&nbsp;Gloria de Jaureguizar Marqués,&nbsp;Belisa Olmos","doi":"10.1111/ger.70052","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70052","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Dental caries remains highly prevalent in older adults and represents a growing public health concern due to increased tooth retention, polypharmacy, hyposalivation and functional limitations. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is widely used for caries arrest in this population but causes undesirable tooth staining. Nano Silver Fluoride (NSF) has emerged as a potential alternative, combining antimicrobial and remineralizing properties with improved aesthetics. However, its applicability in geriatric dentistry remains unclear.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review aimed to identify and map existing evidence on the use of Nano Silver Fluoride for the prevention or management of dental caries in older adults.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The review followed the PRISMA-ScR guidelines framework. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and SciELO for articles published between January 2020 and December 2024. Studies were eligible if they involved human participants aged ≥ 60 years, evaluated NSF for caries prevention or treatment and were published in English, Spanish or Portuguese. In vitro studies, animal models, case reports, reviews, and studies on children or young adults only were excluded.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A total of 157 records were identified; 14 full-text articles were assessed. None met the inclusion criteria, as all clinical studies involving NSF were conducted in paediatric or young adult populations, lacked older adult participants, or were laboratory-based. No clinical trials, observational studies, or reviews evaluating NSF in older adults were found.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Discussion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This scoping review reveals a complete absence of clinical evidence regarding the use of Nano Silver Fluoride in adults aged 60 years or older. Although NSF has shown promising results in younger populations and is chemically related to SDF, its effectiveness and safety in geriatric dentistry remain unknown. High-quality clinical studies in older adults are urgently needed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"524-530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ger.70052","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146104909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Functional Outcomes of Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Older Adults With Tooth Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Pedro Molinero-Mourelle,&nbsp;Azize Bell,&nbsp;Najla Chebib,&nbsp;Manabu Kanazawa,&nbsp;Frauke Müller,&nbsp;Annika Neri,&nbsp;Takahiro Ono,&nbsp;Masako Shiramizu,&nbsp;Sayaka Tada","doi":"10.1111/ger.70078","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70078","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objectives</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To assess the effect of prosthodontic treatment and management on oral function and oral-health-related patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in older adults with tooth loss.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A systematic search of four databases identified clinical studies (≥ 10 participants) reporting functional or PROM outcomes in partially or fully edentulous adults ≥ 65 years rehabilitated with dental prostheses for ≥ 6 months. Pooled standardized mean differences in pre–post changes were estimated by prosthesis type and follow-up using random-effects models (REML), with heterogeneity assessed by Cochran's <i>Q</i> and <i>I</i>² (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>From an initial 7654 studies, 24 were included in this review, covering 1711 individuals. Fourteen studies assessed masticatory performance (MP), masticatory ability (MA), and maximum bite force (MBF). Complete dentures (CDs) showed modest functional improvement, while implant overdentures (IODs) consistently produced higher MP and MBF with significant long-term improvements. Eighteen studies evaluated OHRQoL using OHIP variants, OIDP, and modified GOHAI-11. IODs and fixed full-arch prostheses showed the greatest improvements, while CDs and removable partial dentures were associated with smaller but positive changes. Subjective MA improved over 6–12 months post insertion in regardless groups, with high heterogeneity. OHRQoL showed short-term benefits of implant-supported prostheses, particularly for OHIP-20, while OHIP-14 results were inconsistent over time, indicating more reliable functional and patient-reported outcomes with dental implants.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Tooth loss leads to functional and psycho-social limitations, and although restorative measures can alleviate these shortcomings, they require ongoing maintenance, highlighting the complexity of care in this vulnerable older population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>PROSPERO International prospective register of systematic reviews (CRD420251077683)</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"355-382"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ger.70078","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147963340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Xerostomia and Oral Health–Related Quality of Life in Chilean Older Adults Living in Long-Term Care Facilities","authors":"Felipe Rodríguez-Oria,&nbsp;Francisco Bravo Riveros,&nbsp;Paloma Barrios Neira,&nbsp;Maria Ignacia Letelier Albornoz,&nbsp;Benjamin Achondo Laage,&nbsp;Thomas Riffo Acuña,&nbsp;Andrés Celis Sersen,&nbsp;Duniel Ortuño Borroto","doi":"10.1111/ger.70061","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70061","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Xerostomia, or the subjective sensation of dry mouth, is highly prevalent among older adults, particularly those living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). This condition can impair essential oral functions such as chewing, swallowing and speaking, and has been consistently associated with reduced oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Despite its clinical relevance, no previous studies have evaluated the impact of xerostomia on OHRQoL in Chilean older adults living in LTCFs—a population characterized by high levels of frailty, polypharmacy and poor oral health.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To describe the association between xerostomia and oral health-related quality of life among older adults living in LTCFs in Chile.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We conducted a cross-sectional study in 11 LTCFs in Santiago, Chile, including 102 adults aged 60 and over. Xerostomia was assessed using the Spanish version of the Xerostomia Inventory (XI) and OHRQoL was measured using the validated OHIP-14Sp questionnaire. Clinical oral health status was evaluated following WHO criteria, including DMFT index, prosthesis use and occlusal support (Eichner Index). Linear regression and negative binomial models were used to assess the association between xerostomia and OHRQoL, adjusting for potential confounders.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Xerostomia was reported by 55.9% of participants and was significantly more common in women than in men (70% vs. 38%, <i>p</i> = 0.043). Participants with xerostomia had higher OHIP-14 scores (median: 9 vs. 2; <i>p</i> &lt; 0.0001), and a strong positive correlation was observed between XI and OHIP-14 scores (slope = 0.44; R² = 0.327). In adjusted negative binomial regression models, greater xerostomia severity was associated with worse oral health–related quality of life, with higher Xerostomia Inventory scores associated with increased OHIP-14 scores (IRR = 1.05; 95% CI: 1.03–1.08).</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Xerostomia was highly prevalent among older adults living in urban LTCFs and associated with impaired OHRQoL. These findings underscore the need for systematic screening, prevention and management strategies for xerostomia in LTCFs to improve the well-being of this vulnerable population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"531-538"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147270747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of Social Support With Oral Health in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis","authors":"Sungkrit Pojmonpiti,&nbsp;Saif S. Syed,&nbsp;Murali Srinivasan,&nbsp;Georgios Tsakos,&nbsp;Frauke Müller,&nbsp;Barbara Janssens","doi":"10.1111/ger.70072","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70072","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Social support is an important determinant of health in later life, yet no study has synthesised the relevant evidence. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesise evidence on the association between social support (functional, structural, and perceived dimensions) and oral health among older adults aged 75 years and over.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The review process, using a systematic approach and random-effects meta-analysis, was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Searches were carried out in Medline, Embase, and CENTRAL up to November 2025. Eligible studies examined associations between social support and oral health, including dentition status, oral conditions, oral function, oral health behaviours, and oral health–related quality of life. Risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Forty studies were included. Meta-analyses showed that low functional support—defined as having fewer people to rely on—was associated with edentulism (OR 1.21, 95% CI: 1.15, 1.27) and non-regular dental service use (OR 1.20, 95% CI: 1.17, 1.23). Low structural support, in terms of living conditions, was associated with edentulism and lacking functional dentition (OR 1.34, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.75; and OR 1.41, 95% CI: 1.20, 1.67, respectively). The evidence on the associations between low social support and other oral health measures was sparse and heterogeneous.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Poor social support was associated with poor dentition status and oral health behaviours among older adults aged 75 years and over. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating psychosocial factors into oral health assessment and care planning for this population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Trial Registration</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>PROSPERO; registration number: CRD420251231319</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"475-494"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ger.70072","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147941104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Staging in Gerodontology: A Framework","authors":"Falk Schwendicke,&nbsp;Gerry McKenna,&nbsp;Murali Srinivasan,&nbsp;Azize Bell,&nbsp;Najla Chebib,&nbsp;Cristiane Da Mata,&nbsp;Helena Dujic,&nbsp;Jennifer Gallagher,&nbsp;Barbara Janssens,&nbsp;Danielle M. Layton,&nbsp;Manabu Kanazawa,&nbsp;Anastassia Kossioni,&nbsp;Sabrina Maniewicz,&nbsp;Koichiro Matsuo,&nbsp;Pedro Molinero Mourelle,&nbsp;Annika Neri,&nbsp;Takahiro Ono,&nbsp;Sungkrit Pojmonpiti,&nbsp;Foteini Spyraki,&nbsp;Kittipit Srisanoi,&nbsp;Saif S. Syed,&nbsp;Sayaka Tada,&nbsp;Georgios Tsakos,&nbsp;Terry R. Walton,&nbsp;W. Murray Thomson,&nbsp;Jean-Philippe Haesler,&nbsp;Sophie Dartevelle,&nbsp;Frauke Müller","doi":"10.1111/ger.70058","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ger.70058","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Comprehensively, systematically and reproducibly assessing and describing the (oral) health status and care needs of older adults is challenging. We aimed to provide a framework for evaluating and reporting older adults' oral health, capturing general and oral function and disease, as well as oral, systemic and socio-economic/social risk factors determining oral care complexity and capability, care needs and levels, and clinical management, including prevention, active and supportive therapy, as well as informing education, research, surveillance and health services. The present paper describes the first aspect, staging of oral health in this population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Eight reviews were conducted to identify risk factors for deterioration of oral health in older adults; existing systematic reviews were further considered during the framework development. A 2.5-day workshop with 31 international researchers and stakeholders was held and a structured consensus process implemented to come to an agreed, internationally applicable framework. A 75% level of agreement was achieved after two rounds of voting.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A case definition based on staging and grading, reflecting the current general and oral health and function, care complexity, and the risk of deterioration of oral health due to local, systemic, and socio-economic and social factors, was developed. Staging includes person-level (based on clinical frailty), function-level (based on clinical and subjective evaluations reflecting oral function, such as tooth loss and oral impacts), and disease-level (including caries, periodontal disease, and oral mucosa assessments) domains.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Oral health staging in older adults can allow clinicians, carers, and policymakers to systematically and comprehensively define and classify patient cases in order to derive appropriate and adequate care. Staging should be used in combination with grading, and both may allow capturing the overall health status and care needs of older patients for health surveillance, research, and education purposes. Next steps will include validation, dissemination, and implementation of the framework.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":"43 3","pages":"287-295"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ger.70058","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148054098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Care Home Residents' and Family Members' Experiences of and Preferences for Domiciliary Dental Care.","authors":"Lynn Janssens, Emma Temmerman, Inès Phlypo, Andrew Geddis-Regan, Ellen Baele, Mirko Petrovic, Barbara Janssens","doi":"10.1111/ger.70115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70115","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore care home residents' and family members' experiences of, and preferences for, domiciliary dental care, using a qualitative study design.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>Quantitative studies on the effect of domiciliary dental care (DDC) programmes have demonstrated positive effects both on care home residents' clinical treatment needs and care staff's knowledge and attitudes. However, residents' and family members' experiences and perspectives of domiciliary dental care following programme enrolment remain unexplored.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative study was conducted within a constructivist paradigm. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 30 care home residents and 16 family members. Audio recordings of the interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three major themes were generated. First, both residents and family members approached residents' oral health care passively. Second, participants placed strong trust in the care home, expecting staff to manage any issues that might arise. Third, DDC was identified as acceptable and preferred, particularly because it removed transportation-related barriers. Residents reported positive experiences with DDC, though some viewed the visits as routine and unremarkable, which reflects the normalisation and acceptability of DDC within the care environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Residents and family members relied strongly on both the care home and the domiciliary dental care programme, showing little proactive engagement in their own or their relatives' oral health care. DDC offers an acceptable and accessible means of delivering professional dental care to care home residents.</p>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148791709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Denture Stomatitis and Its Associations Among Older Adults in the United Arab Emirates.","authors":"Nabeel H Alsabeeha, Rahul S Patil, Rubina T Ali, Manal Awad, Momen A Atieh","doi":"10.1111/ger.70117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ger.70117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Denture stomatitis is a common oral mucosal lesion among older adults wearing removable prostheses. Its prevalence and associated risk factors, however, vary across populations.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To describe denture stomatitis and its associations with patient- and prosthesis-related factors among older adults wearing removable dentures in the United Arab Emirates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>280 patients wearing 492 removable dentures were examined in a specialty dental facility in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Clinical assessment of patients and dentures was performed by three prosthodontists. Patient-related variables included years of denture wear, vertical dimension of occlusion, salivary flow, diabetes and hypertension. Prosthetic-related variables included denture integrity, plaque and calculus deposits, use of reline materials or denture adhesives, denture tooth wear, and denture stability and retention. Statistical analysis used SPSS (version 29).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Denture stomatitis was diagnosed in 42 participants (15%). Years of denture wear, reduced vertical dimension of occlusion, low salivary flow and all prosthesis-related variables were associated with denture stomatitis. Multivariate Poisson regression showed that longer years of denture wear were associated with a higher risk of denture stomatitis (PR = 1.09; 95% CI: 1.03-1.16), while adequate denture retention was associated with a lower risk (PR = 0.50; 95% CI: 0.25-0.99).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Denture stomatitis was associated with longer denture wear duration and inadequate denture retention. Regular denture assessment and maintenance may help support oral mucosal health in older adults.</p>","PeriodicalId":12583,"journal":{"name":"Gerodontology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148759500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}