Oral helse blant 65-åringer i Oslo

English summary Oral health status among 65-year-olds in Oslo Nor Tannlegeforen Tid. 2024; 134: 1052-60. The OsloMunn65 study aimed to assess the oral health among 65-year-olds in Oslo. A random sample of 460 individuals born in 1954 and residing in Oslo participated in the study (response rate 58%, 52% men). All participants completed a questionnaire and underwent clinical and radiological examinations. The results revealed that the average number of remaining teeth was 25.6 (SD: 2.4), with an average DMFT of 19.4 (SD: 4.7) among the participants. Thirty-seven percent of the participants had ≥1 tooth with untreated caries. A prevalence of periodontitis of 53% was found. Forty-five percent of participants had apical periodontitis, and 66% had at least one root-filled tooth. Xerostomia was reported by 10% of the participants. The prevalence of hyposalivation at rest was 8%, and 4% during chewing stimulation. Reduced olfactory function was found in 34% of the participants and 28% of the participants had reduced taste function. The high number of remaining teeth and the high prevalence of oral diseases found in the OsloMunn65 study suggest that there will be a significant need for both preventative and operative dental treatment among the elderly in the future. These results could contribute to the planning of dental health services for the aging population.