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Oral health literacy and its determinants among adults in Southeast Iran

Tayebeh Malek Mohammadi, Mahsa Malek-Mohammadi, Hamidreza Hajizamani, Shahla Ayobi Mahani

European Journal of Dentistry · 2018 · 62 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

The study participants had a good level of oral health literacy which can be correlated with their educational status and oral health information sources. An oral health educational program for less educated people is recommended.

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