National Oral Health Plan 2015–2024: performance monitoring report

Mean number of missing teeth per person in those aged 18 years or older

Numerator
Total number of missing teeth for persons (aged 18+ years) surveyed/examined in the reporting period

Denominator
Total number of persons (aged 18+ years) surveyed/examined in the reporting period

Low

Public dental
State/territory public dental service data for adults presenting to public dental clinics

NDTIS
National Dental Telephone Interview Survey*

NSAOH
National Study of Adult Oral Health*
*National population estimates presented in NDTIS and NSAOH have been derived from weighted data

Age group
Includes data captured for individuals aged 18+ years surveyed/examined in the reporting period. Age is calculated from the date of birth in years (rounded down) as at the date of survey/examination of the client when the dentate status is captured.

Survey response (NDTIS)
The total number of teeth in the upper and lower jaw to be determined from responses to questions:
- 'There are 16 teeth, including wisdom teeth, in the upper jaw. How many teeth do you have remaining in your UPPER jaw (implants are regarded as missing)?'
- 'There are 16 teeth, including wisdom teeth, in the lower jaw. How many teeth do you have remaining in your LOWER jaw (implants are regarded as missing)?'

Examination (NSAOH & public dental)
Individuals examined through dental charting identifying the number of permanent teeth missing for any reasons (extracted, unerputed, agenesis, trauma leading to avulsion, for orthodontic reasons etc.)

None