Evaluation of a Russian version of the oral health literacy instrument (OHLI)

BMC Oral Health

Table 1 Oral health knowledge test

1	Dental decay is caused by the bacteria of the oral cavity	true	false	don’t know
2	Sweet food and drinks have positive effect on the teeth	true	false	don’t know
3	Use of fluoride makes the teeth stronger	true	false	don’t know
4	Sealants are dark spots on the teeth	true	false	don’t know
5	Dental plaque causes periodontal diseases	true	false	don’t know
6	There is no relationship between periodontal diseases and diabetes	true	false	don’t know
7	It is necessary to use a dental floss every day to clean between the teeth	true	false	don’t know
8	The teeth should be brushed at least twice a day	true	false	don’t know
9	Cancer cannot appear in the oral cavity	true	false	don’t know
10	Visiting a dentist once a year helps to preserve oral health	true	false	don’t know

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