- Mediating Effect of Protein Intake on the Association Between Number of Remaining Teeth and Functional Decline. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Oct 01. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Although protein intake did not mediate the association between the number of remaining teeth and functional decline, it mediated the association between the number of remaining teeth and weight loss. Interventions targeting oral health and protein intake may prevent weight loss in older adults.
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- Trends in Denture Insurance Claims and Their Association With Socioeconomic Indicators and Population Aging in Japan. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 30. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Total insurance-covered denture claims per clinic declined in Japan during 2013-2018, with regional variation and a larger relative contribution of small-span RPD claims. These findings suggest that geriatric denture service planning should account for both population aging and regional socioeconomic context.
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- Strawberry Gingivitis as a Diagnostic Clue to Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis in an Older Woman: A Case Report. [Case Reports]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 29. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Strawberry gingivitis is a highly characteristic, though not pathognomonic, sign of GPA. Even with good short-term control, patients risk progressive sensory damage, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up.
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- Stimulating Conversation: A Case Report of Extensive Dental Erosions With Medical Use of Amphetamine Salts. [Case Reports]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 17. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: This case highlights potential oral health risks with prescription stimulant use in the geriatric population for dental provider awareness.
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- Response to Letter 'Polypharmacy and Oral Health in Older Adults: Measure Anticholinergic and Sedative Burden, Not Pill Count Alone'. [Letter]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 15. [Online ahead of print]G
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- Towards Integrated Oral Healthcare in Long-Term Care: Mapping Responsibilities, Coordination, and Organisational Support. [Review]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 14. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Oral healthcare in LTCs was conceptualised as an iterative pathway of interdependent responsibilities. Implementing this pathway requires clear role specification, structured coordination, and organisational support, particularly where responsibilities are shared across professional groups.
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- Polypharmacy and Oral Health in Older Adults: Measure Anticholinergic and Sedative Burden, Not Pill Count Alone. [Letter]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 11. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Mechanism-based medication phenotyping could improve causal inference and identify modifiable risks. In practice, elevated burden should prompt coordinated dental prevention and prescriber-pharmacist review rather than indiscriminate deprescribing, with psychiatric stability explicitly protected.
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- Prioritising Strategies to Strengthen Domiciliary Oral Care for Older Adults in Malaysia: A Stakeholder Co-Creation Study. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 06. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Strengthening DOMS for older adults in Malaysia will require a phased, system-oriented approach. Near-term priorities include clearer regulatory guidance, targeted workforce development, improved cross-sector coordination and practical partnership-supported delivery models. These findings provide stakeholder-informed directions for policy and service planning.
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- Risk Indicators for Root Surface Caries Among Indian Adults Aged 65-74 Years. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 03. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: A substantial burden of root surface caries was observed among older adults in this North Indian community. The findings highlight the close relationship between periodontal status, behavioural factors, and root surface caries, underscoring the need for integrated preventive and periodontal care strategies for ageing populations.
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- Ageism and Self-Reported Attitudes Toward Older Adults Following a Multidisciplinary Educational Program Among Health Students: Implications for Geriatric Dentistry Education. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Sep 01. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite generally positive attitudes toward older adults, substantial levels of benevolent ageism and hostile ageism persisted among health students. These findings suggest that simulation-based geriatric education alone may be insufficient to address implicit biases.
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- Care Home Residents' and Family Members' Experiences of and Preferences for Domiciliary Dental Care. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Aug 17. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Residents and family members relied strongly on both the care home and the domiciliary dental care programme, showing little proactive engagement in their own or their relatives' oral health care. DDC offers an acceptable and accessible means of delivering professional dental care to care home residents.
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- Denture Stomatitis and Its Associations Among Older Adults in the United Arab Emirates. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Aug 14. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Denture stomatitis was associated with longer denture wear duration and inadequate denture retention. Regular denture assessment and maintenance may help support oral mucosal health in older adults.
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- Unmet Dental Care Needs Among Older Koreans. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Aug 11. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Unmet dental care needs remain common among Korean older adults and are associated with enabling resources, oral health needs, and preventive service use. Targeted rural outreach, care navigation for socially vulnerable older adults, and stronger linkage between preventive examinations and subsequent dental care may help address these multidimensional access barriers.
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- Social Capital and Dental Service Utilisation Among Japanese Older Adults: A Multilevel Longitudinal Study Using the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES) Data. [Journal Article]Gerodontology. 2026 Aug 05. [Online ahead of print]G
- CONCLUSIONS: Individual- and community-level civic participation was positively associated with dental visits. Promoting civic participation could improve utilisation of dental care by older adults.
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- Integrating Staging and Grading in Gerodontology: From Frameworks to Clinical Practice. [Letter]Gerodontology. 2026 Jul 31. [Online ahead of print]G
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