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released: 1 Apr 1983 author: Davies M J

Provides descriptive epidemiological and service provision data concerning children's dental health in Australia. This report provides descriptive epidemiological and service provision data concerning children's dental health in Australia. Data for the report have been derived from the Child Dental Health Survey, which monitors dental health of children enrolled in School Dental Services. The tables and figure contained in this report describe the demographic composition of the sample, deciduous and permanent caries experience, extent of immediate treatment needs, and prevalence of fissure sealants. State/Territory comparisons follow the national tables.

ISSN 1321 0254; Cat. no. AIHW 256; 20pp.; Out of print

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Publication table of contents

  • Preliminary material
    • Title and verso pages
    • Contents
  • Body section
    • Purpose of this report
    • Description of Survey methods
    • Description of national findings
    • References
    • Table 1: Number in sample and estimated resident population
    • Table 2: Country of birth (including Aboriginality) – NSW and NT
    • Table 3: Deciduous teeth: age-specific prevalence
    • Table 4: Permanent teeth: age-specific prevalence
    • Table 5: All teeth: age-specific prevalence
    • Table 6: Fissure sealants: age-specific prevalence
    • Table 7: Immediate treatment needs: age-specific distribution
    • Table 8: Interstate comparison: Five–six year-old dmft
    • Table 9: Interstate comparison: 12 year-old DMFT
    • Table 10: All teeth: Age standardised prevalence
    • Table 11: National summary
    • Figure 1: Percentage of children with dmft=0, DMFT=0 and d+D=4+

Recommended citation

Davies M J 1983. The Child Dental Health Survey Australia 1990. Dental statistics and research series no. 2. Cat. no. AIHW 256. Canberra: AIHW.