Oral Health Status in Older Care Recipients and Family Caregiver Perceptions of Caregiving Burden

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Authors

Sayaka Kishi · Sendai University

Satoshi Yamaguchi · Tohoku University

Takamasa Komiyama · Tohoku University

Yasue Tanaka · Tohoku University

Yohei Igari · Tohoku University

Yuya Ito · Tohoku University

Abstract

Older adults with poor oral health and a high number of teeth, or denture users, pose a greater caregiving burden. Dental professionals should recognise these stressors and support caregivers.

Topics & Keywords

Dental Health and Care Utilization Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Gerodontology

DOI: 10.1111/ger.70069

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