Linking the demographic, socio-economic and oral health status to oral health-related quality of life of the sudanese older adults: a cross sectional study.

Background: Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) is an important measure of patients' needs and progress. Identifying the links between clinical and non-clinical factors with OHRQoL in a specific population will facilitate the development of effective preventive strategies. The aim of the study was to assess the OHRQoL of Sudanese older adults, and to identify the possible relations between clinical and non-clinical predictors with OHRQoL using Wilson and Cleary model.

Oral health status and associated factors among Sudanese older adults: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The aim was to assess the oral health status, prosthetic needs and the associated factors among older adults living in Khartoum State, Sudan.

Background: Understanding the extent of the oral health problems and the associated factors in the older population is important for the determination of treatment needs and future planning of dental services.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study among individuals ≥60 years attending Health Care Centers.