Erosive tooth wear: Knowledge among young adults and their preferred information sources

Objectives The aim of this study was to learn more about levels of knowledge relating to erosive tooth wear and about the most desirable way of disseminating dental information among young adults. Methods The research was a cross-sectional study of 331 young adults (20–25 years old) attending 25 dental care practices. Participants were asked to...

Gebitsslijtage en jongvolwassenen: wat weten ze en hoe wensen ze informatie [Dental erosion and young adults: what do they know and how would they like to receive information?]

Dental erosion occurs often among adolescents and young adults in the Netherlands. This problem requires attention because its consequences are irreversible. In this study (part of the ‘Dental Research and Practice in the North Netherlands’ project) a questionnaire was distributed to 331 young adults (age 20 to 25) from 25 dental practices. The...