Perceived oral health: changes over 5 years in one Swedish age‐cohort

Abstract

Changes have been moderate in the perceived oral health in this cohort, despite the rather drastic changes in the remuneration of dental care during this study time. On the other hand, this also means that the social differences remain, despite the official goals of increased equity.

Multilevel analysis of self-perception in oral health and associated factors in Southern Brazilian adults: a cross-sectional study

“…The instrument chosen for the study, OHIP, is referred to as a relevant oral health measure since it considers the social consequences of oral health problems that are important to individuals 2 . The literature also reveals consistency as to people's self-reported oral health alterations 33 .…”

Changes in reported orofacial symptoms over a ten-year period as reflected in two cohorts of fifty-year-old subjects

“…Analysis of the non-response performed in the 1992 cohort demonstrated some minor deviation from a random distribution, e.g. an over-representation of women and individuals with low education and fewer teeth [9].…”

The impact of the economic crisis on unmet dental care needs in Spain

“…The WHO describes these differences as social inequalities, and considers them to be unjust and avoidable 4. These inequalities have been observed in self-perceived oral health5 as well as through dental examinations carried out by dentists 6. These differences are observed in Spain between regions and between social groups 7…”