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Odds ratios (OR)\/standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were employed to identify the association between various oral health indicators and frailty. Sensitivity analysis was performed for all outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 28 articles were included. Number of teeth (SMD: \u22120.591), functional dentition (\u226521 teeth) (OR: 0.236), no false teeth (OR: 0.733), \u226420 teeth\/with denture (OR: 2.320), tooth brushing daily (OR: 0.562), tongue pressure\/decreased tongue pressure (SMD: \u22120.582\/OR: 1.618), occlusal force\/occlusal force reduced (SMD: \u22120.526\/OR: 1.846), oral diadochokinesis hypofunction (OR: 1.876), poor mixing ability (OR: 2.303) and oral health assessment tool scores \u22654 (OR: 2.501) were correlated with frailty in older adults.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Various types of oral health indicators are associated with frailty in older adults. 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