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Number of Dental Visits

Q.F5a, Q.H4a, SIPP TM Waves 6, 9, 1992
During the past 12 months, how many visits did - -/{child's name} make to a dentist? (Include all types of dentists, such as orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.)

     __ __ Times
     or
     x1        DK
     x3        None

Q.F5b, Q.H4b, SIPP TM Waves 6, 9, 1992
How many of these visits were in the past 4 months?

     __ __ Times
     or
     x1        DK
     x3        None

Q.ME08, SIPP TM Waves 3, 6, 9, 1996
During the past 12 months, how many visits did [you/he/she] make to a dentist or other dental professional?

     __ __ Times

     Flashcard KK
          Dentist
          Dental or oral surgeons
          Orthodontists
          Dental hygienists
          Dental technicians
          Dental assistants
          Other dental specialist

Q.ME30, SIPP TM Waves 3, 6, 9, 1996
During the past 12 months, did (read above for names of all children) visit a dentist, or other dental professional listed on this card?

     1     Yes
     2     No

     Flashcard KK
          Dentist
          Dental or oral surgeons
          Orthodontists
          Dental hygienists
          Dental technicians
          Dental assistants
          Other dental specialist

Q.ME31, SIPP TM Waves 3, 6, 9, 1996
Which children visited a dentist?
Q.ME32, SIPP TM Waves 3, 6, 9, 1996
During the past 12 months, how many visits did [child's name] make to a dentist?

     _____ Times

Q.ME08, SIPP TM Wave 12, 1996; TM Waves 3, 6, 2001
During the past 12 months, how many visits did you make to a dentist or other dental professional such as a hygienist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon?

     _____ Times

Q.ME30, SIPP TM Wave 12, 1996; TM Waves 3, 6, 2001
During the past 12 months, did (child's name) visit a dentist, or other dental professional such as a hygienist, orthodontist, or oral surgeon?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.ME31, SIPP TM Wave 12, 1996; TM Waves 3, 6, 2001
Which children visited a Dentist?
Q.ME32, SIPP TM Wave 12, 1996; TM Waves 3, 6, 2001
During the past 12 months, how many visits did [child's name] make to a dentist?

     _____ Times

Q.922, SPD, 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002
How many visits did (name/you) make to a dentist, including orthodontists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists [in the past 12 months/last year, that is between January {last year} and December {last year}]?

     ____ visits

Q.1218, SPD, 1998; 1999
[In the past 12 months, that is, since (date)/Between January 1998 and December 1998], how many visits did (name) make to a dentist, including orthodontists, oral surgeons, and dental hygienists?

     ____ visits

Q.N1d, NHIS, 1983; 1986; 1989
During those 2 weeks, how many times did - - go to a dentist?

     ____ Number

Q.N3a, NHIS, 1983; 1986; 1989
During the past 12 months (that is, since (12-month date) a year ago) about how many visits did - - make to a dentist? (Include the visit(s) you already told me about.)

     98       One year old or under 1
     ___     12-month dental visits
     0          None

Q.Z2, NHIS, 1990
During the past 12 months (that is, since (12-month date) a year ago) how many visits did you make to a dentist?

     0            None
     ____     Visits

Q.D16, NHIS, 1991
During the past 12 months about how many visits did -- make to a dentist?

     0       No visits
     __     Visits
     9       DK

Q.P1, NHIS, 1991; 1993
During the past 12 months that is, since (12-month date) a year ago, about how many visits did you make to a dentist?

     0       No visits
     __     Visits
     9       DK

Q.AAU.135.030, CAU.160.030, NHIS, 1999
During the PAST 12 MONTHS, that is, since {fill 12-month date} a year ago, about how many visits did you/{S.C. name} make to a dentist?

     1-94     1-94 visits
     95         95+ visits
     97         Refused
     99         DK

Q.AAU.135.040, CAU.160.040, NHIS, 1999
These next questions are about dental care received during the 2 weeks beginning Monday, {fill beginning date} and ending this past Sunday {fill ending date}.
 

During those 2 WEEKS did you/{S.C. name} 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
     7     Refused
     9     DK

Q.AAU.135.050, CAU.160.050, NHIS, 1999
During those 2 weeks, how many times did you/{S.C. name} go to a dentist?

     1-40     1-40 two week dental visits
     97         Refused
     99         DK

Q.FF.R5.6, NMCES, 1977
How many visits did (person) have to the [doctor/dentist/medical provider] before January 1, 1977?
     ______ visits
Q.PP.R5.1, a, b, NMCES, 1977
Between (ref. date) and December 31, did anyone in the family, that is you, (each person in family), go to a dentist?

     Yes
     No

a. Who was this? Did anyone else go to a dentist between (ref. date) and December 31?

b. Between (ref. date) and December 31, how many times did (person) go to a dentist?
     ____ times

Q.PP.R5.2, a, b, NMCES, 1977
(Not counting the visits you told me about) During that period, did anyone in the family go to a dental surgeon, oral surgeon, orthodontist, or other dental specialist?

     Yes
     No

a. Who was this? Did anyone else go to a dental specialist between (ref. date) and December 31?

b. Between (ref. date) and December 31, how many times did (person) go to a dental specialist?
     ____ times

Q.PP.R5.3, a, b, NMCES, 1977
(Not counting the visits you told me about) Between (ref. date) and December 31, did anyone in the family go to a dental hygienist, dental technician, or any other person for dental care?

     Yes
     No

a. Who was this? Anyone else?

b. During that period, how many times did (person) go to the other dental person(s)?
     ____ times

Q.RV.R5.1, NMCES, 1977
We have already talked about (number) of (person's) dental visits. How many of the remaining (remaining number) visits were for orthodontia?

     ____ visits
     0        None

Q.RV.R5.3, NMCES, 1977
What were the dates of these visits?
Q.C1, NMES, 1987
Since (ref. date) did anyone in the family go to a dentist, dental surgeon, oral surgeon, orthodontist, dental assistant, or any other person for dental care?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.C2, NMES, 1987
Who was that? Did anyone else go to a dental care person since (ref. date)?
     1     Dentist
     2     No dentist
Q.C3, NMES, 1987
Since (ref. date), how many times did (person) go to a dental care person?
     _______
Q.US6, MEPS NHC, 1996
Between {reference start date} and {reference end date}, did {she/he} see a dentist, dental surgeon, dental assistant, or any other professional for dental care?

     1      Yes
     2      No
     -7     Ref
     -8     DK

Q.US7, MEPS NHC, 1996
Between {reference start date} and {reference end date}, how many times did {she/he} see a dentist, dental surgeon, dental assistant, or any other professional for dental care?
     _____________
     Number
Q.PP15, MEPS HC, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001
Now think about the health care {person} has received {since start date/between start date and end date}. {Since start date/between start date and end date}, did {person} see or talk to any type of dental care provider such as the types listed on this card, for dental care or a dental check-up?

      1     Yes
      2     No
    -7     Ref
    -8     DK

Card PP-5:
     Dentist
     Dental or Oral Surgeon
     Orthodontist
     Dental Hygienist
     Dental Technician
     Dental Assistant

Q.DU1, MCBS, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
[Since (ref. date)/between (previous round interview date) and (date of death/date of institutionalization], did (you/SP) go to a dentist or any other person for dental care? [Dental providers include dentists, dental surgeons, endodontists, periodontists, and dental hygienists.]

     1      Yes
     2      No
     -7     Ref
     -8     DK

Q.DU2, MCBS, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001
Who did (you/SP) see?
Q.DU6, MCBS 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
When did (you/SP) see (provider named in DU2)? Please tell me all the dates [since (ref. date)/between (previous round interview date) and (date of death/date of institutionalization)].
Q.DU12, MCBS, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
You told me that (you/SP) also visited (name of dental provider from DU2) on [read dates below]. Were any of these visits made for the same reason as the one you've just told me about?

     1      Yes
     2      No
     -7     Ref
     -8     DK

Q.DU13, MCBS, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
Which visits were for the same reason? What were the dates?
Q.DU14, MCBS, 1996; 1997; 1998; 1999; 2000; 2001; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2005
[Since (ref. date)/between (previous round interview date) and (date of death/date of institutionalization)], did (you/SP) have any other dental care visits to this or any other provider?

     1      Yes
     2      No
     -7     Ref
     -8     DK

Q.B2a, MCBS, 1996
Between (reference date) and (end date), how many times did (SP) see someone for dental care?
     _________
     # of times
     -8     DK

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