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Is the use of fluoride toothpaste optimal? Knowledge, attitudes and behaviour concerning fluoride toothpaste and toothbrushing in different age groups in Sweden.
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- Jensen, Olga, 1970 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för odontologi,Institute of Odontology
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- Gabre, Pia (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för odontologi,Institute of Odontology
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- Moberg Sköld, Ulla, 1948 (author)
- Gothenburg University,Göteborgs universitet,Institutionen för odontologi,Institute of Odontology
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- 2011-12-29
- 2012
- English.
- In: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology. - : Wiley. - 1600-0528 .- 0301-5661. ; 40:2, s. 175-184
- Journal article (peer-reviewed)
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- Objectives: The most effective method to prevent caries is the regular use of fluoride toothpaste. The aim of this study was to evaluate self-care routines in a population by identifying knowledge, attitudes and behaviour relating to fluoride toothpaste and toothbrushing habits. Methods: A questionnaire was sent to 3200 individuals in two municipalities in Sweden. Four age groups representing different life stages were chosen: 15-16, 31-35, 61-65 and 76-80years of age. The participants were selected from the population register by random selection of birth dates. Results: Totally 2023 (63%) individuals answered the questionnaire. The majority (84-94%) in all age groups brushed their teeth twice a day or more often. Good toothpaste behaviour identified as brushing at least twice a day, using at least 1cm toothpaste, brushing 2minutes or longer and using a small amount of water when rinsing was reported by only 10% of the respondents. The factors that increased the odds for having good caries-preventive behaviour were: (i) being female, (ii) being younger than 35years, (iii) having knowledge about fluoride, (iv) finding use of fluoride toothpaste important and (v) rating own oral health as good. Conclusions: The population seems to have embraced regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste to a large extent. However, regarding techniques for using fluoride toothpaste effectively, there was great potential for improvement, especially among the older respondents.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Odontologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Dentistry (hsv//eng)
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- attitudes; behaviour; dental caries; fluoride toothpaste; knowledge; oral health; toothbrushing
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