Cross-Sectional Associations between Nutrient Intake and Tooth Decay in Older Australian Men: The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.

Poor nutrition is a risk factor for dental decay in younger people. However, except for sugar, it is unclear if this is true in older age groups. The aim of this study was to analyze the possible associations between overall dietary intake of nutrients and diet quality and the presence of dental decay in community-dwelling older men.

Associations between the composition of functional tooth units and nutrient intake in older men: the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.

Objective: Inadequate nutrient intakes have been linked with poor dentition in older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the associations between the composition of functional tooth units (FTU) and nutrient intakes in older men.

Design: A cross-sectional study with a standardised validated diet history assessment and comprehensive oral health assessments.

Frailty and oral health: Findings from the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.

Objective: To examine whether frailty in older men is associated with poorer oral health and lower levels of dental service utilisation.

Background: Poor oral health has been associated with some frailty components. Less is known about the link between frailty and oral health outcomes.

Poor dietary intake of nutrients and food groups are associated with increased risk of periodontal disease among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic literature review.

Context: Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory gum condition that is more prevalent in older populations. The development of periodontal disease has been directly linked to inflammatory dietary habits.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to 1) describe the relationship and 2) describe the direction of the relationship between dietary intake (nutrients and food groups) and periodontal disease in community-dwelling, older adults.

Chewing function, general health and the dentition of older Australian men: The Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project.

Objectives: To describe the associations between chewing function with oral health and certain general health characteristics, in a population of community-dwelling older Australian men.

Methods: Analysis of data obtained from a cross-sectional analysis of the 4th wave of the Concord Health and Ageing in Men Project cohort of 614 participants, 524 whom were dentate, aged 78 years and over. Their chewing capacity was assessed using three main indicators: capacity to chew eleven food items ranging from boiled eggs through to fresh carrots and nuts; discomfort when eating; and interruption of meals.