Aug 4, 2022
“We can put a nutritious plate in front of anybody, but if the person has chewing difficulties due to loss of teeth, he won't be able to take advantage of all the nutrients of the food.” - Dr. Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez
Hello! Welcome to the Aging Pearls Podcast, where we're dedicated to providing dental pearls for all those concerned with the oral care needs of our aging population. I am Dr. Christie Hogue and today, we welcome Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez DS, MSc, DSc. As a geriatric dental researcher, he shares his expertise on how oral health conditions impact nutrition and can lead to frailty. He also gives emphasis on why oral health is key to overall health and encourages health professionals to come together to offer the best treatment possible to patients.
[00:01 – 07:45] Bridging the Gap Between Medical And Dental on Oral Health
[07:46 – 17:11] Frailty and Food Insecurity
[17:12 – 26:24] Improving Nutrition Helps to Improve Frailty
[26:25 – 27:31] Final Thoughts
Key Quotes:
“The most successful interventions aiming to improve frailty are focused on nutrition and exercise.” - Dr. Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez
“People often think they can lose some teeth because they have other ones to replace them. However, that is not true.” - Dr. Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez
“We are now beyond the specialty era. We have to merge all the knowledge available in different specialties in order to improve the health and the quality of life not just for older people but all people.” - Dr. Roberto Carlos Castrejón-Pérez
Reference:
Frailty and food insecurity in older adults
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