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It is reported about the results of a dental cross-sectional study, that was carried out among 310 participants of evening classes for old people. 229 women (73,9%) and 81 men (26,1%) participated in the investigation. The middle of age was 66,8 years. The statistical evaluation was followed with the factor-analysis. 6 common factors was extracted, described 56,9% of the total variance. Respecting the results of the study must be established, that this persons have a better status of oral health than usual is finding in the elderly. Beyond it was found, that the effect of the dental care is not sufficient, particularly on the field of metaphylaxe and dental health education. Concluding proposals are giving for the improvement of dental care of the elderly as a important part of complex care of old people.