Absolute levels for lack of access to dental care services and poor oral health in relation to socioeconomic disadvantage
| Socioeconomic disadvantage | Refraining from seeking treatment, 2004 and 2005, absolute levels | Not having visited a dentist/dental hygienist for ⩾2 years, 2004, absolute levels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| None | 10% (2421/23225) | 10% (2128/23753) | 10% (1029/10646) | 6% (675/11032) |
| Mild | 27% (1268/4745) | 23% (1594/6892) | 20% (451/2272) | 13% (419/3200) |
| Severe | 49% (1571/3209) | 48% (176/429) | 33% (498/1525) | 23% (550/2397) |
| Socioeconomic disadvantage | Self-rated poor oral health, 2004 and 2005 | Symptoms of periodontal disease, 2004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Men | Women | |
| None | 8% (1829/23351) | 6% (1424/23925) | 7% (676/10312) | 6% (657/10668) |
| Mild | 17% (798/4765) | 12% (826/6948) | 9% (187/2156) | 8% (233/1067) |
| Severe | 32% (1011/3210) | 26% (1363/5181) | 15% (206/1444) | 11% (254/2295) |