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Last Dental Visit

Q.6, NIDR Employed Adults, 1985–1986
How long has it been since your last visit for dental care?

     Within past 12 months
     1-2 years
     3-5 years
     More than 5 years
     Never received dental care

Q.7, NIDR Employed Adults, 1985–1986
What was the main reason for your last visit for dental care?

     No visit
     Regular checkup
     To have teeth cleaned
     To have teeth filled
     To have teeth pulled or other surgery
     Toothache
     Adjustment or repair of a denture
     To have a denture made
     For a prescription
     Bleeding gums or periodontal disease
     Loose teeth
     Problems with 3rd molar (wisdom teeth)
     Some other reason (please specify) ___________

Q.HC20, NHANES I, 1971–1975
When was the last time you visited or talked with a dentist about yourself…

At a dentist's office?
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

At a hospital dental clinic?
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

At a hospital emergency clinic?
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

At another clinic? (work, school, etc.)
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

Over the telephone?
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

In another way? specify ________
     1     Never
     2     Less than 6 months ago
     3     6 through 11 months ago
     4     1 but less than 2 years ago
     5     2 through 4 years ago
     6     5 or more years ago

Q.HC21, NHANES I, 1971–1975
What was the MAIN reason for your last visit or talk with a dentist at either his office or at a clinic?

     1     Adjustment or repair of dental plate
     2     To have dental plate made
     3     Toothache
     4     Tooth pulled or other surgery
     5     Trouble with gums
     6     Regular checkup visit
     7     For cleaning teeth
     8     To have teeth filled
     9     For a prescription
     0     Some other reason     Specify__________

Q.C2, HHANES, 1982–1984
About how long has it been since _____ last saw someone for dental care?

     1     6 months ago or less
     2     Over 6 mos. to 12 mos.
     3     Over 12 mos. to 2 yrs.
     4     Over 2 yrs. to 5 yrs.
     5     More than 5 years
     9     DK

Q.B15, HHANES, 1982–1984
About how long has it been since you last saw a dentist or dental hygienist for dental care?

     1     6 months ago or less
     2     Over 6 mos. to 12 mos.
     3     Over 12 mos. to 2 yrs.
     4     Over 2 yrs. to 5 yrs.
     5     More than 5 years
     6     Never
     9     DK

Q.B16, HHANES, 1982–1984
What was the main reason for your last visit for dental care?

     1       Regular checkup
     2       For cleaning teeth
     3       To have teeth filled
     4       Trouble with gums
     5       To have teeth pulled or other surgery
     6       Tooth ache
     7       Adjustment or repair of dental plate
     8       To have a dental plate made
     9       For a prescription
     10     Some other reason
     11     Specify ____________

Q.HYF4S & HAQ3S, NHANES III, 1988–1994
How long ago was (______'s/your) last visit to a dentist or dental hygienist?

     _____ number
     1       Days
     2       Weeks
     3       Months
     4       Years
     00     Never

Q.OHQ.030, NHANES, 1999–2004
About how long has it been since {you/SP} last visited a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     1       6 months or less
     2       More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
     3       More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
     4       More than 2 years, but not more than 3 years ago
     5       More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years ago
     6       More than 5 years ago
     7       Never have been
     77     Refused
     99     DK

Q.OHQ.033, NHANES, 1999–2004
What was the main reason {you/SP} last visited the dentist?

     1     Went in on own for check-up, examination or cleaning
     2     Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination or cleaning
     3     Something was wrong, bothering or hurting {me/SP}
     4     Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination
     5     Other
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.N3b, NHIS, 1983; 1986; 1989
ABOUT how long has it been since - - LAST went to a dentist?

     1     Past 2 weeks not reported
     2     2-week dental visit
     3     Over 2 weeks, less than 6 months
     4     6 months, less than 1 year
     5     1 year, less than 2 years
     6     2 years, less than 5 years
     7     5 years or more
     0     Never

Q.N1a, b, c, NHIS, 1983; 1986; 1989
a. DURING THOSE 2 WEEKS, did anyone in the family go to a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     1     Yes
     2     No

b. Who was this? __________

c. During those 2 weeks, did anyone else in the family go to a dentist?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.O5, NHIS, 1986
{Some people go to the dentist because they think they have a problem, other people go to the dentist for a check-up or to have their teeth cleaned. Sometimes when people go for a check-up the dentist discovers a problem that needs to be treated.}
What was the MAIN REASON - last went to the dentist?

     1     Went in on own for check-up, examination or cleaning.
     2     Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination or cleaning.
     3     Something was wrong, bothering or hurting -
     4     Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination.
     5     Other, Specify __________
     6     DK

Q.B.AAU.135; B.CAU.160, NHIS, 1997; 1998
About how long has it been since {you,/S.C. name} last saw or talked to a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     1     6 months or less
     2     More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
     3     More than 1 year, but not more than 3 years ago
     4     More than 3 years
     5     Never
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.B.AAU.135, B.CAU.160, NHIS, 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007
About how long has it been since {you/S.C. name} last saw or talked to a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     0     Never
     1     6 months or less
     2     More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
     3     More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
     4     More than 2 years, but not more than 5 years ago
     5     More than 5 years
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.AAU.135.010, NHIS, 1999
What was the MAIN REASON that you last went to the dentist?

     1     Went in on own for checkup, examination, or cleaning
     2     Was called in by the dentist for checkup, examination, or cleaning
     3     Something was wrong, bothering, or hurting you
     4     Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination
     5     Other
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.AAU.135.011, NHIS, 1999
Specify other reason for dental visit. This should be a reason that is not on the dental reason list.

     Dental reason:___________________

Q.CAU.160.010, NHIS, 1999
What was the MAIN REASON that {S.C. name} last went to the dentist? 

    1     Went in on own for checkup/exam
     2     Called in by the dentist for checkup/exam/cleaning
     3     Something wrong/hurting/bothering {S.C. name}
     4     Treatment for condition dentist discovered earlier
     5     Other
     6     Check/adjust appliance/orthodontia
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.1, BRFSS, Module 9, 1995; Module 8, 1996; Module 5, 1997; Module 6, 1998
How long has it been since you last visited the dentist or a dental clinic?

     1     Within the past year (1 to 12 months ago)
     2     Within the past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago)
     3     Within the past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago)
     4     5 or more years ago
     7     DK/Not sure
     8     Never
     9     Refused

Q.1, BRFSS, Section 6, 1999; Module 6, 2000; Module 6, 2001; Section 7, 2002; Module 2, 2003; Section 11, 2004; Module 2, 2005; Section 6, 2006
How long has it been since you last visited the dentist or a dental clinic for any reason? [Include visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists.]

     1     Within the past year (1 to 12 months ago)
     2     Within the past 2 years (1 to 2 years ago)
     3     Within the past 5 years (2 to 5 years ago)
     4     5 or more years ago
     7     DK/Not sure
     8     Never
     9     Refused

Q.2, BSS, 1999; 2003
About how long has it been since {you/your child} last visited a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     1     6 months or less
     2     More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
     3     More than 1 year ago, but not more than 3 years ago
     4     More than 3 years ago
     5     Never have been
     6     DK/don't remember

Q.3, BSS, 1999; 2003
What was the main reason that {you/your child} last visited a dentist?

     1     Went in on own for check-up, examination or cleaning.
     2     Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination or cleaning.
     3     Something was wrong, bothering or hurting.
     4     Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier check-up or examination
     5     Other
     6     DK/don't remember

Q.AAU.135, SLAITS/Health, 1997
About how long has it been since {fill you/name} last saw or talked to a dentist? {fill for children under 18 read: about how long has it been since someone last saw or talked to a dentist about (fill child's name)?} Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.

     1     Less than 12 months ago
     2     At least 1 year, but less than 2 years ago
     3     At least 2 years, but less than 5 years ago
     4     5 years or more
     5     Never
     6     DK
     7     Refused

Q. S2Q56 SLAITS/National Survey of Children’s Health 2003–2004

About how long has it been since [he/she] last saw a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists.

      01    Never
      02    6 months or less
      03    More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago
      04    More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago
      05    More than 2 years, but not more than 5 years ago
      06    More than 5 years ago
      96    Don’t know
      97    Refused

Q.45k, NSAHC, 1986
Since (DATE ONE YEAR AGO), have you/ [has ( :B) seen a dentist?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.45p, q, NSAHC, 1986
When did you/ (he/she) last see a dentist?

        0    Never
        1    January
        2    February
        3    March
        4    April
        5    May
        6    June
        7    July
        8    August
        9    September
      10    October
      11    November
      12    December

Enter year (last 2 digits only)

      19 _ _

Q. Y2 PRAMS Phase 4 Standard 2000–2003

How long has it been since you had your teeth cleaned by a dentist or dental hygienist?

      ________ Months

Q. OR73 PRAMS Phase 4 State-developed 2000–2003

How long has it been since you had your teeth cleaned by a dentist or a dental hygienist?

      Within the past year (less than 12 months)
      1 to less than 2 years (12–23 months)
      2 to less than 5 years (24–59 months)
      5 or more years (60 or more months)
      Never

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