Leveraging Low-Threshold Check-Ups to Motivate Older Adults Towards Professional Oral Care: A Game-Changing Study Protocol

Posted: January 20, 2025
This randomized controlled trial aims to assess whether a low-threshold check-up in a non-dental setting can encourage older adults to seek professional oral care. The study targets community-dwelling individuals aged 65 and above who have not had a dental check-up in the past year. The intervention group will receive an oral examination, tailored oral health information, and referral letters to dental professionals and family physicians. The primary outcome measures the participants' contact with a dental professional within four months post-intervention. By addressing barriers such as low health literacy, subjective treatment need, and dental anxiety, the study seeks to promote oral health knowledge and reactivate older adults into primary oral care. Key strategies include early detection of oral issues and involving family physicians. The trial, scheduled from April 2024 to March 2025, aims to guide evidence-based oral health promotion for older adults in the community.

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