Table 1 Summary of methods used to collect outcome measures
Baseline | Elective and non-elective visits to the dentist over 3 year follow upa | 36 months | Annual Questionnaire | National Database | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clinical Status (full dental chart) | â—‹ | â—‹ | â—‹ | ||
Treatment details Check ups, restorations, endodontics, extractions (reason for treatment in CRF and all NHS treatments in national datasets) Prescription of toothpaste (date and amount prescribed) Relevant medical history and medication | â—‹ | â—‹ | X | ||
Healthcare costs GDP completed CRF: payment mechanism (NHS/private) and charges levied Dental treatment received in other settings (patient element of CRF) NHS costs from national data sets Non NHS treatment costs in patient element of CRF) | â—‹ | â—‹ | â—‹ | X | |
Detailed independent clinical assessment ICDAS, BoP (Scotland only) | â—‹ | â—‹ | |||
EQ-5D-5 L | ○ | ● | |||
OHIP-14 | â—‹ | â—Ź | |||
Pain - seeking professional care because of pain | â—‹ | â—‹ | |||
Oral health behaviour | â—‹ | â—Ź | |||
Redemption of toothpaste prescriptions | â—‹ | â—‹ | â—‹ | X | |
Adverse reactions | â—‹ |