Dentistry gets clean bill of health
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- Published: Tuesday, 29 March 2011 11:07
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The full results of the Adult Dental Health Survey (2009) have been announced. Across almost all of the indicators of oral health and disease there has been a continued improvement in adults’ dental health. The large majority of adults also indicate that they are attending the dentist at least once every two years. For full report go to http://tinyurl.com/6gwtonq
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There are some differences between England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but in all areas the continuation of improvement in younger age groups, first detected over 20 years ago, are now evident up to age 45. However, for those who do have decay or gum problems, disease can be extensive, whilst for many people in old age and older middle age, dental needs are very complex.
Good health behaviours, such as regular brushing, are shown to be associated with better health and a greater proportion of dentate adults than ever before are engaging in these behaviours. The large majority of adults also indicate that they are attending the dentist at least once every two years, the maximum recommended interval.
Finally, the results also show that although accessing NHS dental services remains difficult for a small minority, the large majority of adults who tried to get an NHS dental appointment in the three years prior to being interviewed successfully made and attended an appointment.
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