Oral Health in Adults who used Mass Dental Health Check-ups in a Community

Abstract

The oral health in adults who used mass dental health check-ups in Matsubara city was analyzed. The service was planned and performed by the local dental association with the aim of gathering dental health information for planning comprehensive dental care in the community.
The number of missing teeth increased by age, while no remarkable increase was found in decay and treated teeth. The result indicated the need for the prevention of dental caries in younger age-groups, continuing care for adults with caries risk and professional care against periodontal diseases in the community.