Socio economic groups

Question 1

Oral health education

Answer 1

should aim to modify any damaging behaviour, rather than unrealistically trying to reverse this behaviour

Question 2

Effects of being low-socio economic group

Answer 2

need to be understood by the dental team. as many of these pts are entitled to free dental care under the NHS, + yet they often exhibit the worst standards of oral health

Question 3

Least likely to attend regular dental exams

Answer 3

so there is little advice + preventative input from the dental team

Question 4

High rate of smoking + alcohol use

Answer 4

in this group tend to suffer from periodontal disease + oral cancer

Question 5

Dental ignorance

Answer 5

often compounded by low self esteem, preventing their oral health being a priority

Question 6

Difficulty understanding

Answer 6

oral health advice + can feel intimidated by professionals + are least likely to seek dental advice, especially in relation to info regarding lifestyle changes