Table 2 Characteristics of participants (n = 15)
ID | Gender | Age range | Regular user since | Reason for applying TMP | Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD)a | State and geographic remotenessb | Visits a dental practice | Toothbrushing frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Female | 65 years or older | 2014 | Dry mouth | Quintile 1 | NSW, major city | Once a year | Once a day |
2 | Female | 45–54 years old | 2016 | Dry mouth, erosion | Quintile 3 | SA, major city | Once a year | Twice a day |
3 | Female | 45–54 years old | 2013 | Sensitivity | Quintile 5 | NSW, major city | Once a year | Twice a day |
4 | Female | 55–64 years old | 2006 | Brittle teeth, sensitivity | Quintile 5 | NSW, inner regional | Twice a year | Twice a day |
5 | Male | 55–64 years old | 2012 | Dental caries, sensitivity | Quintile 4 | ACT, inner regional | Twice a year | Twice a day |
6 | Male | 45–54 years old | 2016 | Dry mouth | Quintile 1 | VIC, inner regional | Once a year | Twice a day |
7 | Female | 65 years or older | 2006 | Dry mouth | Quintile 5 | QLD, inner regional | Twice a year | Twice a day |
8 | Female | 65 years or older | 2010 | Dental caries | Quintile 5 | VIC, major city | Twice a year | Twice a day |
9 | Male | 25–34 years old | 2012 | Dental caries | Quintile 4 | NSW, major city | Once a year | Twice a day |
10 | Female | 55–64 years old | 2016 | Dental caries | Quintile 2 | NSW, major city | Once a year | Twice a day |
11 | Male | 65 years or older | 2015 | Sensitivity, dry mouth | Quintile 4 | NSW, inner regional | Once a year | Twice a day |
12 | Female | 55–64 years old | 2015 | Sjogren's syndrome | Quintile 5 | NSW, major city | Twice a year | Twice a day |
13 | Male | 35–44 years old | 2015 | Prevention | Quintile 5 | NSW, major city | Twice a year | Twice a day |
14 | Male | 45–54 years old | 2012 | Dry mouth | Quintile 4 | NSW, inner regional | Twice a year | Twice a day |
15 | Male | 45–54 years old | 2012 | Erosion | Quintile 3 | QLD, inner regional | Twice a year | Once a day |