【Abstract】As an emerging concept, oral frailty in the elderly has attracted more and more attention from scholars. Recent evidence has shown oral frailty is closely associated with various adverse health outcomes, including disability, falls, sarcopenia, and death. Poor oral health increases the risk of frailty in the elderly, and frailty also exacerbates oral health, forming a vicious cycle. Early identification and intervention of oral frailty can help improve the overall health status of elderly people. Therefore, in this article, we reviewed the concept of oral frailty, its research status and evaluation tools, and its impact on adverse health outcomes in elderly people, so as to draw the attention of Chinese scholars to oral frailty and promote the realization of healthy ageing for the elderly.
