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Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this pilot study was to explore the impact of blindness on oral health in a convenient sample of group of#legallyblind, older adults.

Methods: Twenty-six (26) totally blind people were interviewed. Five questionnaires were used: OHIP-14, GOHAI, Denture Satisfaction Questionnaire, the maintenance of oral health and the #recognition of the need to seek treatment. The data was #analysed using #SpearmanCorrelation Coefficient.

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The Impact of Blindness on the Oral Health and the Perceived Need to Seek Treatment in a Community of Maltese Older Adults by Schembri A in BJSTR