Validity of the self-reported number of teeth in independent older people in Japan

Abstract Background In questionnaire surveys, questions about self-reported number of teeth (SRNT) are often used as a measure oral health. This study investigated the validity of SRNT in older Japanese people. Methods In total, 4984 75- and 80-year-old patients who underwent dental examinations wer...

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Main Authors: Yoshihiro Shimazaki, Mizuki Saito, Toshiya Nonoyama, Yoshinori Inamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05512-1
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