Frailty in relation to general and oral health-related quality of life among older adults in municipal acute care.
A cross-sectional study found that increased frailty in hospitalised older adults was significantly associated with lower general quality of life scores and higher odds of oral health problems affecting daily functioning.
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Managing the Pregnant Dental Patient
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