Table 2 The frequency at which dentists and dental hygienists reported encountering individuals with oral dryness
Dentists [n (%)] | Dental hygienists [n (%)] | Total [n (%)] | |
|---|---|---|---|
Several times/day | 17 (7.1) | 18 (7.0) | 49 (9.8) |
Once/day | 9 (3.7) | 18 (7.0) | 27 (5.4) |
Several times/week | 84 (34.9) | 101 (39.3) | 185 (37.1) |
Once/week | 57 (23.7) | 45 (17.5) | 102 (20.5) |
Once/month | 30 (12.4) | 26 (10.1) | 56 (11.2) |
Less than once/month | 29 (12.0) | 25 (10.1) | 54 (10.8) |
Never | 1 (0.4) | 0 | 1 (0.4) |
Total [n] | 227 | 257 | 498 |