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Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 976

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Paulo Sérgio da Silva Santos

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Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru 17012-901, Brazil
Interests: hospital dentistry; stomatology; oral oncology; organ and tissue transplantation; oral diagnosis
Prof. Dr. Camila Lopes Cardoso

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Department of Surgery, Stomatology, Pathology and Radiology, Area of Pathology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-220, Brazil
Interests: oral health; stomatology and oral and maxillofacial surgery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

With the ageing population, various health specialities have been adapted in order to improve the approach to care for elderly patients, given that systemic alterations are more frequent and associated with this patient profile. The oral health of elderly people has had an impact on their quality of life. Systemic changes can have a negative impact on the oral cavity, as poor oral health can be a determining factor in the prognosis of underlying diseases. Disorders such as altered salivary flow, swallowing difficulties, burning mouth syndrome, halitosis, and pathology of the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, including oral manifestations of systemic diseases and sequelae of systemic therapies, are the most common complaints in this context.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present scientific data on how to maintain older individuals' oral health and enhance their quality of life. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) focuses on the current state of knowledge. Original research, case reports, technical comments, integrative, scoping, and systematic literature reviews are all welcome in this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Paulo Sérgio da Silva Santos
Prof. Dr. Camila Lopes Cardoso
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • oral health
  • quality of life
  • healthcare providers
  • health impact
  • epidemiology
  • older adults
  • physical functional performance
  • aged

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Systematic Review
The Impact of Domiciliary Dental Care and Oral Health Promotion in Nursing Homes of Older Adults: A Systematic Review
by Cibelle Cristina Oliveira dos Santos, Izabelle Muller Lessa Miranda, Katherine Thuller, Karoline Reis Silva, Leonardo Santos Antunes, Fernanda Signorelli Calazans and Bruna Lavinas Sayed Picciani
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(5), 683; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22050683 - 25 Apr 2025
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Background: The global increase in the population older than 80 years has led to a paradigm shift centered in the hospital environment, with the inclusion of domiciliary oral health actions improving quality of life. This review evaluates the effects of domiciliary dental care [...] Read more.
Background: The global increase in the population older than 80 years has led to a paradigm shift centered in the hospital environment, with the inclusion of domiciliary oral health actions improving quality of life. This review evaluates the effects of domiciliary dental care and oral health promotion in nursing homes of older adults. Methods: Seven databases were searched without date restrictions from 15 September to 21 November 2024. A manual search was also performed in the reference lists of the included articles. This research included studies evaluating older adults aged ≥80 years, regardless of sex, who received domiciliary dental care associated or not with oral health promotion, evaluating periodontal condition, dental caries, and the dental and denture plaque index. Regarding data collection and analysis, a risk of bias assessment was performed using RoB 2.0 and RoB 1.0, according to the study design. The level of evidence was assessed using the GRADE tool. Results: Of the 2415 studies found, 5 met the eligibility criteria. After quality assessment, one randomized clinical trial presented a moderate risk of bias, and one presented a low risk. Also, two non-randomized studies presented a high risk and one a low risk. The certainty of evidence was classified as low for all outcomes assessed. One study demonstrated a reduction in the caries level of participants. Regarding periodontal and gingival conditions, although the occurrence of deep pockets (greater than 3.5 mm) decreased over time, there was no significant difference between the control and intervention groups. The level of dental and denture plaque showed a slight reduction. Conclusion: There is limited evidence that domiciliary dental care in nursing homes for older adults can lead to a reduction in caries levels and that oral health programs can reduce dental and denture plaque in evaluations conducted over periods of up to two years. Although the results show a limited magnitude, this does not diminish the importance of promoting domiciliary oral health care. Full article
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