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Self-percieved need for dental care: a questionnaire study.

Mahantesh B Siddibhavi, Anil V Ankola, Nehal Gandhi

East African Journal of Public Health

|November 10, 2011

Summary

Many adults in Belgaum city perceive a need for dental care, particularly for teeth cleaning, but often delay visits until pain arises. This highlights a gap in preventive dental check-ups within the general population.

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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults

Published on: February 2, 2020

Area of Science:

Oral health research
Public health dentistry

Background:

Self-perceived need for dental care is a crucial factor influencing healthcare-seeking behavior.
Understanding the demand for dental services is essential for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of perceived need for problem-based dental care in Belgaum city's general population.
To evaluate self-reported needs for various types of dental services, including general check-ups.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted with 300 adults aged 20-60 in Belgaum city.
A questionnaire assessed demographic information and perceived dental care needs.
Convenience sampling was employed for participant selection.

Main Results:

A significant portion of the population expressed a need for dental treatment, with males reporting a higher need than females.
Many participants believed their teeth required professional cleaning by a dentist.
A considerable number of individuals perceived their oral health as "fairly poor".

Conclusions:

Most individuals delay dental visits until experiencing pain, indicating a lack of regular dental check-ups.
There is a perceived need for professional teeth cleaning among the population.
Findings suggest a low uptake of routine dental appointments for preventive care.