Trends in prevalence of complete tooth loss among Australians, 1979–2002
Abstract Edentulism is a key indicator of the oral health status of populations and is associated with reduced quality of life. Objective: To describe temporal trends in the prevalence of edentulism in the Australian adult population. Methods: Data were obtained from four national surveys of persons...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2004-12-01
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Series: | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2004.tb00045.x |