Table 1 Associations between oral health literacy (REALD-30) and oral health literacy-related outcomes among Indigenous adults in Port Augusta; n = 468

Use of dental services

Reason for last dental visit

   Problem

15.3 (0.5)

   Check-up

15.4 (0.7)

Oral health knowledge

How many times do you think you should brush your teeth each day?

   None or once

12.4 (1.0)*

   Twice or more

15.4 (0.4)

Do you think cordial is good or bad for teeth or gums?

   Good

11.8 (0.9)*

   Bad

15.7 (0.4)

Oral self-care

Do you own a toothbrush?

   Yes

15.9 (0.4)*

   No

10.4 (0.9)

If yes, did you brush your teeth yesterday?

   Yes

16.0 (0.4)*

   No

14.0 (1.0)