Geographic variation in oral health and use of dental services in the Australian population 2004-06
released: 17 Feb 2009 author: AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit media release
This report provides information on geographic variation in oral health and use of dental services in the Australian population in 2004-06. People from outside capital cities are known to have less access to dental care and water fluoridation than residents of capital cities. Differences by age group, tooth loss, oral health status, dental visiting patterns and dental treatment within the previous year are presented.
ISSN 1445-775X; Cat. no. DEN 188; 0pp.; INTERNET ONLY
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Publication table of contents
- Main findings
- Dentate status
- Inadequate natural dentition
- Teeth with untreated dental decay
- Usual pattern of dental attendance
- Dental visit in previous 12 months
- Treatment in last 12 months
- Data collection
- Acknowledgments
Recommended citation
AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit 2009. Geographic variation in oral health and use of dental services in the Australian population 2004-06. DSRU research report 41. Cat. no. DEN 188. Canberra: AIHW. Viewed 12 June 2013 <http://www.aihw.gov.au/publication-detail/?id=6442468214>.