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The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the OHIP-14 in elderly according to types of residency. Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey of 256 elderly people(mean age=78.9±5.36) in Chuncheongnam-do. Data were collected by means of a personal interview from July 19 through to August 20, 2011. Oral health related ADL, OHIP-14 and dry mouth was measured by the total 24-items. The data was analysed with t-test, one-way ANOVA, and stepwise multiple regression using the SPSS program. Participants had a mean of 14.08 of home elderly remaining natural teeth and had 8.88 of institution elderly which was significantly with age , sex and perceived oral health. Xerostomia score achieved a mean of 6.60 out of a maximum 12 points. Powerful predictors of OHIP-14 were masticatory difficulty, oral pain, perceived oral health for the home elderly and were oral pain, toothbrushing frequency for the institution elderly. Based on the findings, OHIP-14 has a significantly impact on oral health related ADL. These results suggest that elder people oral health promotion should be developed assessment index which was measured predictors related oral health in the elderly for visiting healthcare.