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This study assessed the value of incorporating an oral health assessment into the CGA and explored differences in oral health between patients with and without dementia. Patients with memory complaints attending a memory clinic between April 2022 and May 2025 were asked to undergo an oral health assessment and complete an oral health questionnaire alongside the CGA. Patients unable to cooperate or incapacitated to consent were excluded. In total, 144 participants were included. The mean age was 73.7 years; 59.7% were male. Most participants had natural dentition (75%), and most had carious lesions (93.5%) and periodontal pockets (97.3%). Among denture wearers, denture-related problems were common (61.7%). No differences in oral health were observed between patients with and without dementia. All participants had at least one oral health problem, regardless of whether or not they had dementia. 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