en <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=line-height:normal><span style=font-family:Times New Roman,serif><span style=color:black><b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4472c4>Aims:</span></span></span></b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif> The prevalence of comorbidities among older individuals often leads to the neglect of oral health in this population. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationship between socio-demographic factors, knowledge, and attitudes related to oral health among older individuals. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=line-height:normal><span style=font-family:Times New Roman,serif><span style=color:black><b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4472c4>Instrument & Methods:</span></span></span></b><b> </b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif>A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 359 individuals aged 60 and above in the community setting of Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire distributed through social media platforms. The questionnaire comprised four sections: socio-demographics, self-perceived oral health status, knowledge, and attitudes. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 26.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=line-height:normal><span style=font-family:Times New Roman,serif><span style=color:black><b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4472c4>Findings:</span></span></span></b><b> </b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif>The mean total knowledge score was moderately good (17.42±5.74), and the mean total attitude score was positive (36.20±6.06). Educational level (p=0.01) and frequency of dental visits (p=0.02) were significantly associated with knowledge. Similarly, marital status (p=0.01), educational level (p=0.001), and frequency of dental visits (p=0.01) showed significant associations with attitude. We also identified a positive correlation between knowledge and attitudes related to oral health among older individuals (r=0.38, p=0.001).</span></span></span></span></span></span><br> <span style=font-size:12pt><span style=line-height:normal><span style=font-family:Times New Roman,serif><span style=color:black><b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif><span style=color:#4472c4>Conclusion:</span></span></span></b><span lang=EN-GB style=font-size:10.0pt><span style=font-family:Cambria,serif> Among older individuals living in the community, knowledge of oral health was moderately good, and attitudes toward oral health were positive. Future oral health promotion efforts should specifically target individuals who are divorced or widowed, have lower educational levels, and have not visited dental clinics.</span></span></span></span></span></span> Attitude,Knowledge,Oral Health,Aged, 17 23 http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-78825-1&slc_lang=en&sid=4 S.M.S. Elias 1003194753284600315932 0000000203917493 Yes Department of Special Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia N.A.S. Abdul Murad 1003194753284600315933 1003194753284600315933 No Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia A. Makhtar 1003194753284600315934 1003194753284600315934 No Department of Special Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan, Malaysia H. Pairoh 1003194753284600315935 1003194753284600315935 No Faculty of Nursing, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand