Rural oral health and access to dental care - 1994-96 and 1999

This report provides information on some aspects of oral health and the use of dental services in rural and remote areas of Australia. Historically, higher rates of tooth loss and problem-oriented dental visiting patterns have been characteristic of rural and remote areas. Differences by cardholder status and geographical location are presented. Comparisons between the National Dental Telephone Interview Survey 1999 and combined data from the 1994, 1995 and 1996 surveys have been included.