Table 3 Reasons for referring children from health nurses to dental personnel. Proportions (%) and numbers (n) of all reasons given by health nurses
From: Health nurses’ experiences and attitudes regarding collaboration with dental personnel
% (n)a | |
|---|---|
Caries risk | |
Clinical caries | 52 (85) |
Sugary intake at night | 10 (16) |
Unfavourable oral behaviour | 28 (45) |
Parental factors | |
Immigrant background | 10 (17) |
Parental concern | 7 (11) |
Dental neglect | 4 (7) |
Tooth factors | |
Tooth eruption | 6 (9) |
Discolouration | 38 (62) |
Dental trauma | 34 (56) |
Miscellaneous | |
No contact with dental personnel | 19 (31) |
Other reasons | 12 (21) |