An exploration of the relationship between attitudes and experiences of prevention and oral health behaviours of the public within six European countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To survey the public's self-reported attitudes and knowledge towards prevention in oral healthcare and to explore their relationship with tooth brushing frequency and frequency of dental visits.

Methods

Adults (18+) were approached by email to complete a questionnaire about their attitudes and knowledge towards prevention in oral healthcare in UK, Ireland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Hungary. Tooth brushing frequency and dental attendance were assessed to see if there was an association with: cost, motivation, responsibility, advice received, personalised advice and knowledge.

Results

3372 participants were recruited. Participants who visited the dentist less often were more likely to see cost as a barrier, with the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of th

SUBMITTER: Leggett H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008966 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature