“…In contrast with previous analyses using the same questionnaire (and larger samples), 15,16 our subscale scores have not adjusted for the age, sex, registration status or other patient characteristics. Registered (ie more regular) dental attenders are generally more satisfied with dental care, 19 and this may be an important confounder of our results. Given the response rates, and sample sizes that do not allow multivariate analyses, some may regard this survey as useful pilot work rather than a conclusive comparative study of these services.…”