Objectives Thus far, some empirical studies have investigated the association between oral
health and loneliness as well as social isolation. However, a systematic review and meta …

Background: According to the World Health Organization, social isolation, particularly of
older adults, is a public health issue endangering the well-being of individuals, families, and …

Social participation prevents social isolation and loneliness among older adults while
having numerous positive effects on their health and well-being in rapidly aging societies …

Background There is limited knowledge regarding the association between oral health-
related quality of life and probable depression and anxiety. Our objective was to examine …

Loneliness has become one of the most common psychological problems experienced by
older adults. Previous studies have indicated that loneliness is correlated with poor physical …

Objectives Social isolation was associated with increased mortality and numerous adverse
health outcomes. However, the longitudinal association between oral health and social …

Aim Social isolation and oral health problems commonly exist in older populations and can
influence each other. However, evidence on this bidirectional correlation is scarce. This …

Objectives This study aimed to explore the association between number of teeth and
cognitive frailty in American older adults. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting Community …

Abstract Background and Objectives The relationship between social isolation/loneliness
and oral health is unclear. This study investigated the association between social …

Background Long-term care (LTC) costs create burdens on aging societies. Maintaining oral
health through dental visits may result in shorter LTC periods, thereby decreasing LTC costs; …