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released: 25 May 2011 author: AIHW, Harford JE, Ellershaw AC, Spencer AJ media release

Between 1994 and 2008 half of all Australians visited a dentist most years and the proportion of those who visited for a check-up increased from 46% to 55%. However, there were growing inequalities in the use of dental care. People on low incomes, those who live in rural areas and those without dental insurance did not have the same gains in visiting a dentist regularly for a check-up compared to higher income earners, urban dwellers and those with dental insurance.

ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN 978-1-74249-045-8; Cat. no. DEN 204; 64pp.; Internet only

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title and verso pages
    • Contents
    • Acknowledgments
    • Abbreviations
    • Symbols
    • Summary
  • Body section
    1. Introduction
    2. Methodology
      • 2.1 Survey design
      • 2.2 Collection methodology
      • 2.3 Weighting
      • 2.4 Criteria for determining statistical significance
      • 2.5 Participation rates
      • 2.6 Sample size
    1. Characteristics of adults
      • 3.1 Government concession cardholder status
      • 3.2 Dental insurance
    1. Dental visiting patterns of adults
      • 4.1 Most recent dental visit
        • Visited in the previous 12 months
        • Attended a private dental practice at most recent visit
        • Reasons for most recent dental visit
      • 4.2 Usual pattern of dental visits
        • Usual frequency of visiting
        • Usual reason for dental visit
      • 4.3 Dental treatment received
        • Received an extraction
        • Received a filling
        • Received a scale and clean
    1. Financial barriers to dental care
      • 5.1 Avoided or delayed visiting due to cost
      • 5.2 Cost prevented recommended treatment
      • 5.3 Dental visits were a large financial burden
  • End matter
    • References
    • List of tables
    • List of figures

Recommended citation

AIHW, Harford JE, Ellershaw AC, Spencer AJ 2011. Trends in access to dental care among Australian adults 1994-2008. Dental statistics and research series no. 55. Cat. no. DEN 204. Canberra: AIHW. Viewed 13 June 2013 <http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=10737419090>.