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Table 2 Self-perceived dental needs of study participants at baseline (N = 34)

From: An exploratory pilot study to assess self-perceived changes among social assistance recipients regarding employment prospects after receiving dental treatment

Type of treatment

Proportion

Emergency

85 %

Fillings

44 %

Gum problem

12 %

Extractions

53 %

Root canal treatment

47 %

Dentures

65 %

Preventive

41 %

Treatment of front teeth

38 %

  1. *The proportions do not add up to 100 % as participants had more than one type of treatment needs