Cross-sectional survey and analysis of factors influencing the prevalence of dental caries among older individuals aged 65-74 in Guangdong Province in 2021
In Guangdong Province, caries prevalence among older individuals aged 65-74 remains substantial. Relevant professionals and institutions must provide comprehensive guidance and assistance to the older population, emphasizing the importance of reducing the consumption of sweets and sweetened beverages, adopting correct tooth brushing techniques and frequency (at least twice daily), timely treatment of periodontal diseases, conducting regular epidemiological caries surveys, and addressing economic barriers to accessing caries diagnosis and treatment services.
Authors
- Jianbo Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9212-7310)
- Tao Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2033-1291)
- Linmei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9633-7411)
- Shaohong Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9169-484X)
- Simin Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2975-3287)
- Zijing Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7173-0631)
- Weihua Fan
Institutions
- Guangdong Province Stomatological Hospital (CN)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2024-08-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04624-9
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40
Funders
- Strong
- Southern Medical University