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Sharing Session – Mastication Matters: The Significance of Chewing in Aging

28 February 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Date:

28 February 2025
5:00pm – 7:00pm

Venue:

Auditorium (Level 9), NUS Faculty of Dentistry

Event Type:

Lecture/Sharing Session

Target Audience:

General Dental Practitioners

Trainer / Instructor:

Prof Mats Trulsson

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Programme Details:

Chewing ability is a critical determinant of oral health and overall quality of life. Several physiological and anatomical parameters influence chewing function. Over the past few decades, oral rehabilitation procedures have transitioned from removable to fixed prostheses. The dental implant, innovated by Branemark and colleagues, has revolutionized oral rehabilitation strategies.

Dental implants enhance the stability and retention of prostheses, leading to higher patient satisfaction and improvements in oralhealth-related quality of life. However, the question remains: do current rehabilitation strategies improve nutritional status and contribute to healthy aging? A compromised chewing function can affect swallowing and digestive processes, reduce nutrient intake, and potentially impact cognitive functions and frailty. This lecture will explore the significance of chewing in the elderly population, highlighting the intricate relationships between oral functions and overall health.

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Date:: 28 February 2025
Time:: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category:: Upcoming Events

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Sharing Session – Mastication Matters: The Significance of Chewing in Aging

28 February 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Sharing Session – Mastication Matters: The Significance of Chewing in Aging

28 February 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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