Alice M. Horowitz|Dushanka V. Kleinman|Min Qi Wang
What Maryland Adults With Young Children Know and Do About Preventing Dental Caries
University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland, College Park
objectives sought determine maryland adults knowledge understanding opinions practices respect prevention early detection dental caries methods conducted statewide randomdigitdialing computerassisted telephone survey 2010 among 770 adults child aged 6 years younger living home traditional randomdigit sample targeted lowincome sample included analyses included frequencies percentages 2 test multivariate logistic regression results respondents overall level knowledge preventing dental caries low higher levels education likely correct information regarding prevention early detection dental caries nearly respondents 979 reported aware fluoride 578 knew purpose one third 351 respondents aware dental sealants lower levels education significantly less likely drink tap water children significantly less likely dental appointment preceding past 12 months conclusions results demonstrate need increase oral health literacy regarding caries prevention early detection