Evaluating oral health status in elderly Irula tribes of Tamil Nadu by using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index

Evaluating oral health status in elderly Irula tribes of Tamil Nadu by using the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index

Introduction: Oral diseases are a significant global health issue, with over 3.5 billion cases worldwide. Caries and periodontitis are primary contributors to tooth loss, which not only incurs significant rehabilitation costs but also profoundly affects overall well-being. Tribal communities represe...

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Main Authors:	Margret Beaula Alocious Sukumar, Roshni Mary Peter, Alex Joseph
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:	Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:	elderly quality of life tribes
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1061_24
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