Is tooth loss important when evaluating perceived general health? Findings from a nationally representative study of Costa Rican adults.
Cristina Barboza SolísMariela Porras-ChaverriRomain FantinPublished in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2019)
Individuals consider their oral health status to a similar extent as other morbidity conditions when evaluating their general health. A stronger focus on oral health, and its impact on general health, could lead to better planning of national resources, thereby improving accessibility to health care and modifying prevailing conceptions of health care in low- and middle-income countries.