A multilevel analysis of the importance of oral health instructions for preventing tooth loss: The 8020 Promotion Foundation Study of Japanese Dental Patients

• Main Authors: Mizuki Saito (Author), Yoshihiro Shimazaki (Author), Kakuhiro Fukai (Author), Michiko Furuta (Author), Jun Aida (Author), Yuichi Ando (Author), Hideo Miyazaki (Author), Masaki Kambara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Many studies have reported risk factors for tooth loss. Oral health instruction is considered effective at improving oral health behavior and oral health. However, few studies have examined the relationship of dental clinic factors, such as the number of dental hygienists and imp...