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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Main Authors: Anne E. Sanders, Gary D. Slade, Knute D. Carter, Judith F. Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-12-01
Series:Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842X.2004.tb00045.x