Conceptual measure of oral health literacy level among patients visiting a private dental institution in Dharwad: A cross-sectional questionnaire study

Introduction: Oral health literacy (OHL) is the ability of an individual to function independently in certain areas of oral health care activity. It has now evolved as an important determinant of oral health related behavior and practices in any population thus affecting a person's health outco...

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Main Authors: Sheetal Rai, M Shodan, Preetha J Shetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jiaphd.org/article.asp?issn=2319-5932;year=2015;volume=13;issue=4;spage=492;epage=496;aulast=Rai