Table 1 Correspondence table of questions on caries risk/indicator knowledge and other items
Question category | Japanese studya | Irish study | |
|---|---|---|---|
Caries risk | Generally speaking, what do you think is (are) the reason(s) for susceptibility (risk) of getting tooth-decay? Please choose all that apply. | d | Generally speaking, which of the following do you think would increase the risk of developing dental decay? Please choose all that apply. |
Not brushing your teeth properly | Not brushing your teeth properly | ||
Bad eating habit | e | Consuming too much sugary foods and drinks | |
Consuming sugary foods and drinks too often | |||
Consuming sugary foods and drinks just before bedtime | |||
Having naturally ‘weak teeth’ | Having naturally “weak teeth” | ||
Not visiting the dentist for a dental maintenance programme (check-ups and cleaning) | d | Not visiting the dentist for check-up and cleaning | |
Not using fluoride | Not using fluoride | ||
Having particular bacteria in the mouth that contribute to the development of dental decay | Having particular bacteria in the mouth that contribute to the development of dental decay | ||
Low saliva flow rate | d | Having a reduced amount of saliva (spit) in the mouth | |
Low quality of salivac | d | Having saliva (spit) that does not have the right composition to protect against decayc | |
Other (please specify): | Other (please specify): | ||
Opinion | How strongly do you agree with these statements? | ||
The more I visit the dentist for check-ups, the more teeth, I think, are drilled. (Strongly agree, Somewhat agree, Neither agree nor disagree, Somewhat disagree, Strongly disagree) | |||
Attendance for check-up and cleaning | Do you go to the dentist for a dental maintenance programme (check-ups and cleaning)? Yes, No | Do you go to the dentist for a dental maintenance programme (check-ups and cleaning)? Yes, No | |
Gender | Male, Female | Male, Femaleb | |
Age | 19 or younger than 19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60 or older than 60 | d | Age at informed consent was calculated with the date of birthb. |
Dental professionals | Are you a dental professional (dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant and dental technician)? Yes, No |