Prevalence of past ‐year dental visit among US adults, 1999–2010: comparison of trends and estimates between the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and three national surveys

ConclusionsEstimates of PPYDV from BRFSS were notably higher than estimates from MEPS, NHIS, or NHANES except among the edentate. Trends in PPYDV over time, however, were consistent across all surveys.

Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - May 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Mei Lin, Chien ‐Hsun Li, Liang Wei, Shillpa Naavaal, Shellie Kolavic Gray, Michael C. Manz, Laurie Barker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research