Time-trend analysis reveals increasing oral disease burden in older adults, suggesting urgent public health strategies.
The global burden of elderly oral diseases is growing in absolute terms, driven by population growth. Given the stratified patterns identified by disease type, gender, and region, targeted and context-specific public health strategies are urgently needed to improve elderly oral health worldwide.
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