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Editorial: Oral health, aging, and inequalities: functional outcomes, nutrition, and quality of life in older adults

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 29 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

An editorial synthesizes 12 studies linking oral health and aging outcomes.

Editorial: Oral health, aging, and inequalities: functional outcomes, nutrition, and quality of life in older adults
Key Takeaways
  • Oral dryness and dentition were linked to frailty and vulnerability.
  • Prosthetic adaptation trajectories were associated with age and medications.
  • Social inequalities and food access were found to affect oral outcomes.
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