Dr. Visaria and Dr. Malhotra, together with colleagues, contributed to a publication “Link between tooth loss and health expectancy: findings from a prospective Singaporean population-based cohort study of older adults” in Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. This study examined how the number of teeth affects health expectancy—years lived without limitations in activities of daily living (ADLs) or physical function—among adults aged 60 years and older in Singapore. Older adults with more natural teeth generally experienced longer periods of independent living. Differences were greater among men and those with lower education. Results also suggested that removable dental prostheses may support healthier aging, highlighting the importance of both tooth retention and prosthetic rehabilitation.

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