Oral health and its impact on quality of life of the elderly
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2010-11-03
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal
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Number of elderly people in Thailand is increasing very rapidly. It is expected that Thailand will be soon facing an era of “aging population”. Old age is the period of obvious change in both the physical and mental capacities which results in many inevitable health problems. Old people usually are subject to various illnesses and diseases both communicable and non-communicable. Oral health is an essential component of health associated with physical, mental, social and quality of life. The oral health problems found in Thai elderly include periodontal diseases , dental caries, in particular root caries, and tooth loss. This article reviews definition of ageing and the situation of Thai aging population, the oral health problems in Thai elderly, factors influencing elderly oral health , affected quality of life and oral health related quality of life index. Key words: aging, oral health, quality of life, Thailand
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Khon Kaen University Dental Journal; Vo.13 No. 1 Jan - June 2010