The relationship between cigarette smoking and perceived dental treatment needs in the United States, 1988-1994

Article Abstract:

Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) collected data from 13,227 people, aged 20 to 79 years, to get information on sociodemographic characteristics, cigarette smoking, perceived dental treatment needs and clinical health. The results indicate that current cigarette smokers in the United States are more likely to have greater perceived dental needs compared with non-smokers. The results motivate people to seek dental care and enhance efforts directed toward tobacco-use cessation programs.

Smokers

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The prevalence of oral mucosal lesion in U.S. adults: Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994

Article Abstract:

The results of the oral mucosal examination from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), a probability sample of civilian, noninstitutionalized people in the United States conducted from 1988 through 1994 is reported. Mucosal lesion prevalence's differed significantly by age, sex, race or ethnicity, denture wearing and tobacco use.

Health aspects, Americans, Oral mucosa

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Nutrition and dental medicine: where is the connection?

Article Abstract:

Relationship between nutrition and maintenance of oral health are presented.

Management dynamics, Management, Nutrition, Company business management, Nutrition and dental health

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