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9 Feb 2016 - Correction to first sentence on page 49. The rate should be 5.9 per 1,000 population, rather than 5.7.
AIHW: Chrisopoulos S, Harford JE & Ellershaw A (2016) Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures 2015, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 20 April 2024.
AIHW: Chrisopoulos S, Harford JE & Ellershaw A. (2016). Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures 2015. Canberra: AIHW.
AIHW: Chrisopoulos S, Harford JE & Ellershaw A. Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures 2015. AIHW, 2016.
AIHW: Chrisopoulos S, Harford JE & Ellershaw A. Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures 2015. Canberra: AIHW; 2016.
AIHW: Chrisopoulos S, Harford JE & Ellershaw A 2016, Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures 2015, AIHW, Canberra.
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This report is the latest in the Oral health and dental care in Australia: key facts and figures suite of printed publications and web products. It presents the most recent key information on the oral health and dental care of the Australian population. Between 1994 and 2013, there was an overall increase in the proportion of people who were uncomfortable about their dental appearance, from 20% to nearly 27%. The proportion who reported experiencing a toothache over the previous 12 months increased from around 11% to 16% over the same period.
In 2010, 55% of 6-year-olds had experienced decay in their baby (deciduous) teeth
In 2010, 48% of 12-year-olds had experienced decay in their permanent teeth
In 2013, almost half (44%) of adults aged 18 and over had regular dental check-ups with the same dental provider
In 2013, half (50%) of people aged 5 and over had some level of private health insurance with dental cover
9 Feb 2016 - Correction to first sentence on page 49. The rate should be 5.9 per 1,000 population, rather than 5.7.