Dental Visiting Patterns and Their Associations With Dental Caries and Periodontal Diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study was conducted to describe the dental visiting patterns and ascertain their associations with clinically assessed dental caries and periodontal disease levels of dentate Australian adults.

Materials and methods

A three-stage stratified probability sampling design was used to randomly select a cross-section of Australians aged 15+ years. Self-reported oral health and related information was obtained using questionnaire-based interviews. Dental visiting patterns studied were usual frequency of dental visits, usual reason for dental visit, and use of a regular dentist. Oral examinations were conducted following a standardized protocol in public dental clinics. A total of 5022 dentate adults aged 15+ years who were interviewed and orally examined were includ

SUBMITTER: Amarasena N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature