Oral hygiene habits in Portugal: results from the first Health Examination Survey (INSEF 2015).

Joana SantosLiliana AntunesSónia NamoradoIrina KislayaAna João SantosAna Paula RodriguesPaula BrazVânia GaioMarta BarretoHeidi LysholBaltazar NunesCarlos Manuel Matias Dias

Published in: Acta odontologica Scandinavica (2019)

These findings suggest a need for integrated approaches, from measures tackling social inequalities to actions focused on improving health literacy. It is also important to expand dental healthcare services and improve effective coverage to increase access for rural population.

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