Influence of the number of teeth on the cognitive function of older adults: an intermediary analysis based on dietary diversity
In Chinese older adults, more teeth were associated with better cognitive function. Denture wearing reduced the risk of cognitive decline caused by tooth loss to a certain extent. Dietary diversity mediated the relationship between tooth number and cognitive function.
Authors
- Peiyuan Qiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6485-1459)
- Xuerui Chen
- Sailong Shi
- Shiyi Liao
- Chuiran Kong
- Zhi‐Soon Chong
Institutions
- Sichuan University (CN)
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journals of Gerontology Series A
- Published
- 2025-09-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaf213
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00