A Comparative Study of Oral Health Status between International and Japanese University Student Patients in Japan.

ABSTRACT: Background: The number of international students enrolled in universities in Japan is increasing. To provide better oral care services for international students, we have to understand their oral environment and dental health behaviors. However, few studies have investigated the oral health status of international university students. The object of the present study was to clarify the current oral status of international university students. Methods: The subjects were students who visited the dental department at the University of Tokyo's Health Services Center between April 2012 and March 2013. Our medical records were reviewed with regard to the following items: attributes (nationality, gender, and age); chief complaint (reason for visit); history of dental treatment; mean number of deca

SUBMITTER: Ohsato A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6023454 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature