Impact of Oral Health Status on Future Dietary Intake and Dietary Quality in Older Adults in Northern Ireland: A Longitudinal Analysis (P18-080-19)

摘要

ObjectivesEvidence linking oral health status with dietary intake and quality in older adults is inconsistent and limited by few prospective studies conducted to date. This study investigated whether oral health status, defined as number of natural teeth and prosthodontic rehabilitation, had an impact on future dietary intake and dietary quality in older Northern Irish (NI) men.