摘要：What is already known about this topic? Older adults are more likely to annually visit a doctor than a dentist. Certain chronic conditions are associated with severe tooth loss, which can diminish quality of life and interfere with eating healthy foods. What is added by this report? Among adults aged ≥50 years who had a dental exam as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, those reporting selected chronic conditions were significantly more likely to have severe tooth loss than were persons without chronic conditions. What are the implications for public health practice? Health care professionals can educate patients with chronic diseases about their increased risk for tooth loss, screen for dental disease, and refer patients for needed dental care.
关键词：Tooth Loss Among Adults;Oral Health;Chronic Conditions Increased Tooth Loss;Dental Visits;Diabetes And Tooth Loss;Heart Disease;MMWR;Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report
