Table 2 Dental Neglect Scale (DNS) Scores by Dental Attendance and Presence and Severity of Visible Caries in Adolescents Who Have a Dentist
Had a Check-Up in the Past | Mean DNS Score | SD | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Three Years | ||||
Yes (n = 70) | 12.1 | 3.6 | 12 | 6–23 |
No (n = 19) | 15.0 | 4.2 | 15 | 7–23 |
Currently Goes to a Dentist | ||||
Yes (n = 73) | 12.1 | 3.5 | 12 | 6–21 |
No (n = 17) | 15.9 | 4.0 | 15 | 11–23 |
Has Visible Caries | ||||
No (n = 67) | 12.3 | 3.8 | 12 | 6–23 |
Yes (n = 30) | 14.0 | 3.5 | 14 | 7–23 |
Worst Visible Caries | ||||
No Visible Caries (n = 67) | 12.3 | 3.8 | 12 | 6–23 |
Moderate Caries (n = 24) | 13.5 | 3.6 | 14 | 7–23 |
Severe Caries (n = 6) | 16.2 | 2.4 | 15 | 14–20 |