Relationship between Nutritional Status and Oral and Dental Physical Function among Older Adults Attending Dental Clinics in Babolsar, 2023-2024

Background and purpose: Due to the rapid aging of the population worldwide, the health and care of older adults have become increasingly important public health concerns. Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining health and may be influenced by oral and dental health. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between oral and dental physical function and nutritional status among older adults attending dental clinics in Babolsar, Iran.

Materials and methods

In this cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study, 300 older adults aged 60–84 years were recruited in Babolsar using convenience sampling according to the predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire, the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI), and the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA). The collected data were analysed statistically.