This scoping review explores oral health's impact on swallowing function in older adults, suggesting further research on relevant pathways and scales.
Oral health is integral to swallowing function and overall well-being in older populations. Standardized screening tools, robust trials, and integrated interventions are crucial to address both domains comprehensively. Future research should clarify mechanistic pathways linking oral health and swallowing, and strive toward unified scales capturing oral, nutritional, cognitive, and physical parameters.
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