This pre-proof journal article, "Chew on This: Oral Health is associated with Cognitive function among Canadians enrolled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging," investigates the connection between oral health and cognitive abilities in a large Canadian aging population. The study's findings indicate that difficulty chewing is linked to a higher likelihood of cognitive impairment, while self-reported overall oral health did not show a clear association. Utilizing data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, the research suggests that masticatory ability may be an important factor related to cognitive health in older adults. The authors propose that dentists could play a role in identifying early signs of cognitive decline through assessing chewing function.

1.Haricharan, P. B., Feine, J., Juwara, L. & Souza, R. F. de. “Chew on This: Oral Health is associated with Cognitive function among Canadians enrolled in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging .” J. Dent. 105720 (2025) doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105720.