Oral health
Q1. Are any of your natural teeth missing?
1. Yes: have some natural teeth missing
2. Yes: have all natural teeth missing
3. No: have no natural teeth missing → Q3
X Don't know → Q3
R Refused → Q3
Q2. Do you have dentures or false teeth?
1. Yes
2. No
X Don't know
R Refused
Q3. When did you last visit a dental professional about your teeth, dentures or gums? [A dental professional includes dentist, dental specialist, dental hygienist, dental technician, dental mechanic, denturist or dental therapist.] [READ OUT]
1. Less than 12 months ago
2. One year to less than 2 years ago → Q4
3. Two to less than 5 years ago → Q4
4. Five to less than 10 years ago → Q4
5. Ten years ago or more → Q4
6. Never → Q4
X Don't know → Q4
R Refused → Q4
Q4. What are the main reasons for you not visiting the dentist in the last 12 months? [MULTIPLE RESPONSE]
1. Respondent has dentures
2. Worried or afraid of going; don't like going
3. Don't need to
4. Hard to find time
5. Can't find a dentist I like
6. Too expensive
7. Too far to go
8. Long waiting lists
9. Dentist has moved or retired
10. Other [SPECIFY] _______________
X Don't know
R Refused
Q5. Has fluoride been added to your public water supply?
1. Yes
2. No
X Don't know
R Refused
Q6. Do you agree with adding fluoride to your public water supply to prevent tooth decay?
1. Yes
2. No
X Don't know
R Refused
Q7. Would you be in favour of adding fluoride to your public water supply to prevent tooth decay? [READ OUT]
1. In children
2. In adults
3. Both adults and children
4. Neither
X Don't know
R Refused
Q8. Where have you received information about water fluoridation? [READ OUT]
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Television
4. Radio
5. Advertisements for dental products
6. Health authorities
7. Dentists
8. Dental auxiliaries
9. Have not received information about water fluoridation
10. Other [SPECIFY] _______________
X Don't know
R Refused
Q9. Who should decide on the fluoridation of water supplies? [READ OUT]
1. State government
2. Health authorities
3. Dental associations
4. Water boards
5. Community
6. Other [SPECIFY] _______________
X Don't know
R Refused
| Source: | New South Wales Population Health Survey 2006 (HOIST). Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health. |
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| Produced by: | Centre for Epidemiology and Research, Population Health Division, NSW Department of Health. |
| Last updated on: | 1 July 2007 |