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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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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 |