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Longitudinal association between social frailty and poor oral health-related quality of life among middle-aged and older adults: Exploring the mediating role of cognitive function using a nationally representative cohort in the Republic of Korea.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) · Baek SU, Yoon JH · 2026-08-27

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