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Dental health of Australia's teenagers and pre-teen children: The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2003-04Dental statistics and research series no. 52Teenage children have been identified as being at increased risk of dental disease, and among pre-teen children nearly half of all 6 year olds had a history of decay in their baby teeth. The Child Dental Health Survey provides national information on the dental health of children attending school dental services in Australia, and shows decay experience is relatively common in both teenage and pre-teen Australian children. Authored by Armfield JM & Brennan DS. Published 18 January 2010; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 927 0; AIHW cat. no. DEN 199; 88pp.; $24.00 |
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Trends in access to dental care among Australian childrenDental statistics and research series no. 51From 1994 to 2005 approximately 80 per cent of children aged 5-11 years and 75% of children aged 12-17 years visited a dentist within the previous 12 months. Private dental attendance by the younger age group increased significantly from 2002 to 2005, reflecting a decline in the utilisation of the School Dental Service. Regular access to dental care for all Australian children is vital to ensure children receive preventively-focussed care, prompt treatment of dental disease and professional advice on oral hygiene. Establishing favourable dental visiting behaviour during childhood will lead to better oral health outcomes as adults. This publication provides an analysis of the dental visiting patterns of children aged 5 to 17 years during the period 1994 to 2005. Authored by Ellershaw A & Spencer AJ. Published 12 August 2009; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 922 5; AIHW cat. no. DEN 198; 72pp.; $24.00 |
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Relative needs index study, South Australia and New South WalesDental statistics and research series no. 49The demand for public dental services exceeds the capacity of available resources. Services are therefore rationed by categorising them into those seeking emergency or general dental care and then, most commonly, by chronological queuing. No evidence-based criteria or protocols exist in Australia to assess whether it's reasonable for patients to present for emergency dental care, or to prioritise those seeking general dental care who are placed on waiting lists. This publication investigates rationing dental care on the basis of patients' overall experience including reported symptoms and psychosocial impact of the oral problems. Such approaches help ration both emergency and general dental care as one step in reforming public dental care. Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit. Published 26 June 2009; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 885 3; AIHW cat. no. DEN 194; 126pp.; $24.00 |
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Oral health of health cardholders attending for dental care in the private and public sectorsDental statistics and research series no. 50Health cardholders who visit a public dentist have a similar level of oral health and receive similar dental care as those who visit a private dentist. This publication presents findings on health cardholders attending for dental care in the private and public sector using data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06. Health cardholders such as age pensioners and the unemployed have government entitlement cards and are eligible for public dental care. But while dental health and care was similar for those using either public or private dentists, this may reflect a general level of disadvantage common to all cardholders. Where differences did exist, the differences consistently involved either poorer oral health status or less desirable service patterns for those who visited the public sector compared to the private sector. Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit. Published 1 June 2009; ISSN 978 1 74024 888 4; ISBN-13 1321-0254; AIHW cat. no. DEN 196; 36pp.; $20.00 |
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Caring for oral health in Australian residential careDental statistics and research series no. 48As the Australian population ages and more older Australians retain their natural teeth, more people living in residential aged care are developing complex oral disease and dental problems. This report shows that carers play a crucial role in helping maintain the oral health of older adults in residential aged care, including the identification and referral needed for dental care, by investigating 21 aged care facilities in three states. Three aspects of best practice were pursued: assisting the development of policies and procedures; training carers to use an oral health assessment called the Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT) and then evaluating the reliability and validity of carers' use of the OHAT; and applying an evidence-based oral health protocol for carers of dependent older adults. The OHAT was evaluated as being a reliable and valid screening tool for use among residents, including those with cognitive impairments. Authored by Carter KD, Chalmers JM, King L, Spencer AJ & Wright C. Published 12 May 2009; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 884 6; AIHW cat. no. DEN 193; 61pp.; INTERNET ONLY |
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Oral health of adults in the public dental sectorDental statistics and research series no. 47This report presents findings from adult patients receiving public dental care. Patients eligible for public dental care are primarily holders of government entitlement cards such as aged pensioners and the unemployed. Findings are presented on tooth loss, dental caries and periodontal disease, and comparisons are made between public dental patients and the Australian population using data from the National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06. The higher prevalence of an inadequate dentition, presence of decayed teeth and periodontal pockets among public dental patients compared to the Australian population indicates that this low income group suffers from disadvantage in oral health status related to their lower socio-economic status and ability to access dental services. Authored by Brennan DS. Published 11 December 2008; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 863 1; AIHW cat. no. DEN 192; 48pp.; $20.00 |
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Projected demand and supply for dental visits in Australia: analysis of the impact of changes in key inputsDental statistics and research series no. 38How many dentists do we need in Australia to meet the future demand for dental visits and enable people to maintain good dental health? This report provides estimates and projections of demand and supply of dental visits, assessing the impact of changes in policy direction or social and professional trends. A range of scenarios are presented as a means of understanding current and potential future developments, in order to inform policy makers and service provision planning. This policy analysis provides revised assessments of previously published supply and demand projections, giving a vital tool to underpin future decision making. Authored by Teusner DN, Chrisopoulos S & Spencer AJ. Published 3 November 2008; ISSN 1449-2008; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 769 6; AIHW cat. no. DEN 171; 108pp.; $25.00 |
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The National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: Australian Capital TerritoryDental statistics and research series no. 39The 'National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: Australian Capital Territory' provides a detailed snapshot of oral health in the ACT at the beginning of the twenty-fi rst century. It reports results from the 2004-06 National Survey of Adult Oral Health in which a random sample of adult Australians was interviewed and dentally examined. The report describes the levels of oral disease, perceived oral health and patterns of dental treatment for the ACT population and among sociodemographic subgroups of the population. The report includes a special focus on two factors that are signifi cant determinants of oral health in the ACT population: dental insurance and government assistance for dental care. Dental insurance is investigated by comparing oral health of people who have private dental insurance with people who do not. Likewise, comparison is made between people who have a health care card or pensioner concession card and people who do not. The results identify groups in the ACT population most likely to be disadvantaged both in their experience of dental disease and access to dental care. Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit. Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 781 8; AIHW cat. no. DEN 175; 96pp.; $24.00 |
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The National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: New South WalesDental statistics and research series no. 40'The National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: New South Wales' provides a detailed snapshot of oral health in NSW at the beginning of the twenty-fi rst century. It reports results from the 2004-06 National Survey of Adult Oral Health in which a random sample of adult Australians was interviewed and dentally examined. The report describes the levels of oral disease, perceived oral health and patterns of dental treatment for the NSW population and among sociodemographic subgroups of the population. The report includes a special focus on two factors that are significant determinants of oral health in the NSW population: dental insurance and government assistance for dental care. Dental insurance is investigated by comparing oral health of people who have private dental insurance with people who do not. Likewise, comparison is made between people who have a health care card or pensioner concession card and people who do not. The results identify groups in the NSW population most likely to be disadvantaged both in their experience of dental disease and access to dental care. Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit. Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 782 5; AIHW cat. no. DEN 176; 96pp.; $24.00 |
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The National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: Northern TerritoryDental statistics and research series no. 41The 'National Survey of Adult Oral Health 2004-06: Northern Territory' provides a detailed snapshot of oral health in the NT at the beginning of the twenty-fi rst century. It reports results from the 2004-06 National Survey of Adult Oral Health in which a random sample of adult Australians was interviewed and dentally examined. The report describes the levels of oral disease, perceived oral health and patterns of dental treatment for the NT population and among sociodemographic subgroups of the population. The report includes a special focus on two factors that are significant determinants of oral health in the NT population: dental insurance and government assistance for dental care. Dental insurance is investigated by comparing oral health of people who have private dental insurance with people who do not. Likewise, comparison is made between people who have a health care card or pensioner concession card and people who do not. The results identify groups in the NT population most likely to be disadvantaged both in their experience of dental disease and access to dental care. Authored by AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit. Published 7 August 2008; ISSN 1321-0254; ISBN-13 978 1 74024 783 2; AIHW cat. no. DEN 177; 96pp.; $24.00 |