Attiudes To Dental Health Flashcards
1
Q
4 major categories of lifestyle risk factors
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Unhealthy diet
Tobacco use
Alcohol consumption
Physical inactivity
2
Q
Oral health impairing habits
A
Poor diet (sugar), alcohol, smoking
3
Q
Oral health protective behaviours
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Brushing, fluoride, oral health advice
4
Q
Additional oral hygiene methods
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Mouthwash, electric toothbrushes, dental floss
Most popular amongst adults ages 35-64
5
Q
Adults dental attitude and behaviours summary
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- acceptable level of adult population brush more than twice a day
- better oral hygiene behaviours among female and more affluent groups
- areas of improvement: very small proportion of the population received health advice from dentists with regard to smoking and diet
6
Q
Children: tooth brushing and use of dental hygiene aids
A
Sex variation: girls more likely to brush more frequently SES variation (indicated by eligibility for free school meals)
