Association of changes in the number of teeth on psychological distress among community‐dwelling older adults in Taiwan
A rapid decrease in the number of teeth is associated with an increased risk of psychological distress in older adults. Regular dental checkups, nutritional counseling, and the use of dentures are critical in mitigating the adverse psychological effects of the tooth loss.
Authors
- Y.C. Chou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7478-0105)
- Hsiao‐Yun Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3604-3494)
- Shih‐Han Weng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3369-0274)
- Feng‐Shiang Cheng
Institutions
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
- University of Taipei (TW)
- Taipei City Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.19297
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.20
Funders
- Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan
- Taipei City Government
- Department of Health, Taipei City Government