[Knowledge of dental treatment in the Dutch population]

A survey in an at random sample of 18-66 years old persons was conducted in the Netherlands to assess knowledge of dental treatment possibilities. The results show that 29% has an inadequate level of knowledge, 54% a moderate level and 17% a good level. With regard to the dental subjects, it turns out that knowledge was good on preventive items while a poor knowledge score was found on items of oral surgery and aesthetic dentistry. People without a dentist, with lower income and occupation have less knowledge than people that report having a dentist, a higher income and a higher occupation. The occupation has the largest effect on the knowledge score.