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Self-Perceived Need for Dental Care

Q.8, NIDR Employed Adults, 1985–1986
Do you feel that you are currently in need of dental treatment?

     1     Yes
     2     No

If yes, how soon do you feel you need treatment?

     1     Immediately
     2     Within 6 months from now
     3     More than 6 months from now
     4     Not at all
     5     Currently receiving treatment

Q.HC29a, b, NHANES I, 1971–1975
a. During the past 12 months, have you had a dental problem which you would have liked to see a dentist about but you didn't see the dentist?
     1     Yes
     2     No

b. Why didn't you see him?
     1     Didn't have time
     2     Would cost too much
     3     Couldn't get an appointment
     4     Would have to travel too far
     5     Didn't have a way to get there
     6     Didn't have anyone to care for children or other family members
     7     Some other reason

Q.MH23, NHANES I, 1971–1975
Do you think you need a new plate or that the one(s) you have need(s) refitting?

     1     No
     2     Yes, one
     3     Yes, both
     9     Don't know

Q.MH26, NHANES I, 1971–1975
Do you think that your teeth need cleaning now by a dentist or dental hygienist?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

Q.MH28, NHANES I, 1971–1975
Do you think that you ought to go to a dentist now or very soon for a checkup?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

Q.MH29, NHANES I, 1971–1975
Do you now have an appointment to see a dentist?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.MH30, NHANES I, 1971–1975
Do you think you have any teeth that need filling?

     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

Q.MH31a, b, NHANES I, 1971–1975
a. Do you think you have any teeth that need to be pulled?
     1     Yes
     2     No
     9     DK

b. How many?
     1     Some
     2     All

Q.4, NHANES III, 1988–1994
Do you think that you need (a) new denture(s) (plate) or that the one you have needs refitting?

     Edentulous in Upper Jaw
     1     Yes
     2     No

     Edentulous in Lower Jaw
     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.HYF3, HAQ2, NHANES III, 1988–1994
What type of dental care (does _______/do you) need now?

     1     Teeth filled or replaced (for example, fillings, crowns, and/or bridges)
     2     Teeth pulled
     3     Gum treatment
     4     Denture work
     5     Relief of pain
     6     Work to improve appearance (for example, braces or bonding)
     7     Cleaning
     8     Other, specify) __________________
     0     Nothing
     99     DK

Q.N8e, NHIS, 1983
Does __ need new false teeth?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q.N8f, NHIS, 1983
Do the ones __ has need refitting?

     1     Yes
     2     No

Q. OHQ. 680 NHANES 2005–2006

How often during the last year {have you/has SP} been self-conscious or embarrassed because of {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .

      1     Very often
      3     Occasionally
      4     Hardly ever, or
      5     Never
      7     Refused
      9     Don’t know

Q. S4Q10 SLAITS/National Survey of Children’s Health 2003–2004

During the past 12 months/Since [CHILD]’s birth], was there any time when [CHILD] needed routine preventive dental care?

      0     No
      1     Yes
      6     Don’t know
      7     Refused

Q. C4Q05_X031, SLAITS/ National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs 2005–2006

During the past 12 months/since birth, was there any time when (S.C. needed) preventive dental care, such as check-ups and dental cleaning?

       01     Yes
      02     No
      77     Don’t know
      99     Refused

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