Dietary Habits and Caries Prevalence in Older Adults: A Scoping Review

Caries is very common in the elderly as there are several aggravating factors, such as a decrease of the ability to self-care and, by extension, insufficient oral hygiene, a carious diet, limited exposure to fluoride, xerostomia, gingival recession, and limited access to dental care. This study aime...

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Main Authors: Grigoria Gkavela, Eftychia Pappa, Christos Rahiotis, Panagiota Mitrou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Dietetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2674-0311/3/3/20
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