Perceptions of oral health among older Cambodians and their caregivers: A qualitative study.

Objective: Older adults (those above the age of 60) are an emerging demographic in Cambodia, and very little is understood about their oral health experiences, needs, perceptions and behaviours. The aim of this study was to explore the oral health experiences, practices and perceptions of a convenience sample of a small but diverse group of older adults in Cambodia.

Method: A cross-sectional qualitative study in which focus group interviews were conducted by 5 trained senior Cambodian dental students.