Healthcare
Association Between Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults in Canton Zurich: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the association between oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and depressive symptoms among older adults in Canton Zurich, Switzerland, and to explore domain-specific variations. Methods: This pilot cross-sectional study included aging adults aged ≥65 years recruited from a university-based geriatric dental clinic in Zurich between 1 January and 31 March 2025. Participants completed paper-based questionnaires to assess their systemic and oral health, th …