Need for dental care

Single Wave Study

General Information

Title
Need for dental care
Project Number
295
Abstract
This questionnaire is about dental care.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
01-11-2021
End date
30-11-2021
Researcher
Alies Zandbergen (Capaciteitsorgaan Mondzorg); Amy Righolt (Capaciteitsorgaan Mondzorg)
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2023 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-zu5-wmah
Funding Organization
ODISSEI
OCW (Domeinplan SSH)
Capaciteitsorgaan Mondzorg

Datasets and documentation

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file

Variables

Variable name Variable Label
nomem_encrNumber of household member encrypted
us21a_mYear and month of the field work period
us21a001Do you ever visit the dentist? If you only go in case of absolute need, then also please answer “Yes”.
us21a002How often do you visit the dentist, generally?
us21a003Why do you not or rarely visit the dentist? Multiple answers permitted : I am reluctant to pay the costs
us21a004Why do you not or rarely visit the dentist? Multiple answers permitted : I am fearful of visiting the dentist
us21a005Why do you not or rarely visit the dentist? Multiple answers permitted : I never have any issues with my teeth
us21a006Why do you not or rarely visit the dentist? Multiple answers permitted : I no longer have natural teeth or molars
us21a007Why do you not or rarely visit the dentist? Multiple answers permitted : Other, namely:
us21a008How would you describe your dental health?
us21a009How many natural teeth and molars do you have? A full set of teeth consists of 32 teeth and molars, 16 in the upper jaw and 16 in the lower jaw.
us21a010Are you suffering dental pain or any other discomfort at present?
us21a011Do you have supplementary insurance for dental care?
us21a012Why do you not have supplementary insurance for dental care?
us21a013How long have you been a patient with your current dentist?
us21a014In the past three years, did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic?
us21a015Why did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : I moved to another place
us21a016Why did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : Because of bad experiences
us21a017Why did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : My previous dental clinic closed
us21a018Why did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : My previous dental clinic was taken over
us21a019Why did you switch to another dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : Other, namely:
us21a020Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : I thought the bill was too high
us21a021Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : I wasn’t treated nicely
us21a022Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : The treatment I received was inadequate
us21a023Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : The waiting times were too long
us21a024Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : I wasn’t informed properly beforehand about the treatment or the costs
us21a025Can you describe these bad experiences? Multiple answers permitted : Other, namely:
us21a026Were you able to schedule an appointment with your current dentist/dental clinic directly?
us21a027Why could you not schedule an appointment directly?
us21a028How long did it take you to find this dentist/dental clinic?
us21a029How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : It was the one closest to where I live
us21a030How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : Through my parents
us21a031How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : Through my partner
us21a032How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : On account of other people’s good experiences
us21a033How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : On account of online reviews
us21a034How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : I was referred by a specialist/family doctor/oral hygienist
us21a035How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : I wanted a clinic that offers various forms of specialist dental care
us21a036How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : It was the only dental clinic that had room for a new patient
us21a037How did you actually end up at your current dentist/dental clinic? Multiple answers permitted : Other, namely:
us21a038How far do you need to travel for your visit to the dentist?
us21a039What do you find an acceptable distance to travel to your dentist?
us21a040How long did it take for you to be seen for - A checkup
us21a041How long did it take for you to be seen for - A treatment
us21a042How long did it take for you to be seen for - Acute dental pain
us21a043Have you ever declined to undergo a treatment proposed by your dentist because of the costs?
us21a044Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have a tooth or molar cavity filled
us21a045Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have a bridge placed
us21a046Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have an implant placed
us21a047Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have a crown placed
us21a048Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : A root canal treatment
us21a049Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : The removal of tartar and/or plaque
us21a050Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : An extensive gum treatment
us21a051Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have a dental prosthesis made
us21a052Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have teeth whitened
us21a053Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have veneers placed
us21a054Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : To have dental braces placed
us21a055Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : Another treatment, namely:
us21a056Which treatment(s) did you decline? Multiple answers permitted : I don’t know
us21a057Are you always treated by the same dentist?
us21a058Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : Yes, also an oral hygienist
us21a059Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : Yes, also a prevention assistant
us21a060Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : Yes, also a dental prosthetist
us21a061Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : Yes, also someone else, namely:
us21a062Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : No, I only have the dentist treating my teeth
us21a063Has anyone other than your dentist treated your teeth in the past two years, and if so, who? Multiple answers permitted : I don’t know
us21a064Does the oral hygienist work in the same dental practice as your dentist?
us21a065Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Periodic checkup: Dentist
us21a066Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Periodic checkup: Oral hygienist
us21a067Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Periodic checkup: Prevention assistant
us21a068Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Periodic checkup: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a069Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Periodic checkup: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a070Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Dentist
us21a071Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Oral hygienist
us21a072Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Prevention assistant
us21a073Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a074Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a075Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Fluoride treatment: Dentist
us21a076Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Fluoride treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a077Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Fluoride treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a078Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Fluoride treatment: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a079Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Fluoride treatment: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a080Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Dentist
us21a081Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Oral hygienist
us21a082Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Prevention assistant
us21a083Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a084Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a085Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Making x-rays: Dentist
us21a086Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Making x-rays: Oral hygienist
us21a087Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Making x-rays: Prevention assistant
us21a088Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Making x-rays: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a089Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Making x-rays: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a090Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Extensive gum treatment: Dentist
us21a091Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Extensive gum treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a092Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Extensive gum treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a093Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Extensive gum treatment: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a094Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Extensive gum treatment: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a095Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Instructions on oral hygiene (e.g. how to brush teeth): Dentist
us21a096Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Instructions on oral hygiene (e.g. how to brush teeth): Oral hygienist
us21a097Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Instructions on oral hygiene (e.g. how to brush teeth): Prevention assistant
us21a098Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Instructions on oral hygiene (e.g. how to brush teeth): I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a099Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Instructions on oral hygiene (e.g. how to brush teeth): I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a100Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Root canal treatment: Dentist
us21a101Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Root canal treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a102Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Root canal treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a103Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Root canal treatment: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a104Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Root canal treatment: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a105Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Teeth whitening: Dentist
us21a106Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Teeth whitening: Oral hygienist
us21a107Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Teeth whitening: Prevention assistant
us21a108Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Teeth whitening: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a109Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Teeth whitening: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a110Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing of veneers: Dentist
us21a111Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing of veneers: Oral hygienist
us21a112Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing of veneers: Prevention assistant
us21a113Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing of veneers: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a114Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing of veneers: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a115Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing braces: Dentist
us21a116Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing braces: Oral hygienist
us21a117Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing braces: Prevention assistant
us21a118Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing braces: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a119Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing braces: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a120Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a crown: Dentist
us21a121Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a crown: Oral hygienist
us21a122Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a crown: Prevention assistant
us21a123Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a crown: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a124Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a crown: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a125Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a bridge: Dentist
us21a126Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a bridge: Oral hygienist
us21a127Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a bridge: Prevention assistant
us21a128Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a bridge: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a129Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing a bridge: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a130Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing an implant: Dentist
us21a131Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing an implant: Oral hygienist
us21a132Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing an implant: Prevention assistant
us21a133Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing an implant: I don’t know who performed this treatment (any more)
us21a134Which treatments have been carried out on your teeth in the past two years? - Placing an implant: I haven’t had this treatment in the past two years
us21a135What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : None, I don’t have any specific wishes
us21a136What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : If any complaints develop, that they are treated in the best possible fashion
us21a137What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : To ensure that everything stays as it is now
us21a138What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : To improve my ability to chew
us21a139What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : To make my teeth look better
us21a140What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : To improve the fit of my dentures by means of implants
us21a141What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : To gradually work towards dentures
us21a142What are your dental wishes for the near future? Multiple answers permitted : Something else, namely:
us21a143How much confidence do you have in the treatment by your [practitioner / practitioners]? - Dentist
us21a144How much confidence do you have in the treatment by your [practitioner / practitioners]? - Oral hygienist
us21a145How much confidence do you have in the treatment by your [practitioner / practitioners]? - Prevention assistant
us21a146How much confidence do you have in the treatment by your [practitioner / practitioners]? - Prosthetic dentist
us21a147How much confidence do you have in the treatment by your [practitioner / practitioners]? - [v19_and]
us21a148Did you postpone your visit to the dentist in 2020 or 2021 on account of COVID-19 / the corona virus?
us21a149If so, for what period of time did you postpone your visit? (months)
us21a150Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Periodic checkup
us21a151Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity
us21a152Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Removing tartar and/or plaque
us21a153Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Extensive gum treatment
us21a154Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Local anesthetic
us21a155Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Making x-rays
us21a156Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Pulling a tooth or molar
us21a157Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Placing a crown
us21a158Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Teeth whitening
us21a159Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Root canal treatment
us21a160Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Fluoride treatment
us21a161Which practitioner would you prefer to perform the following treatments? - Placing braces
us21a162For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Periodic checkup: Dentist
us21a163For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Periodic checkup: Oral hygienist
us21a164For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Periodic checkup: Prevention assistant
us21a165For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Periodic checkup: I don’t know
us21a166For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Dentist
us21a167For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Oral hygienist
us21a168For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: Prevention assistant
us21a169For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Filling a tooth or molar cavity: I don’t know
us21a170For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Dentist
us21a171For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Oral hygienist
us21a172For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: Prevention assistant
us21a173For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Removing tartar and/or plaque: I don’t know
us21a174For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Extensive gum treatment: Dentist
us21a175For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Extensive gum treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a176For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Extensive gum treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a177For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Extensive gum treatment: I don’t know
us21a178For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Local anesthetic: Dentist
us21a179For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Local anesthetic: Oral hygienist
us21a180For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Local anesthetic: Prevention assistant
us21a181For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Local anesthetic: I don’t know
us21a182For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Making x-rays: Dentist
us21a183For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Making x-rays: Oral hygienist
us21a184For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Making x-rays: Prevention assistant
us21a185For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Making x-rays: I don’t know
us21a186For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Pulling a tooth or molar: Dentist
us21a187For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Pulling a tooth or molar: Oral hygienist
us21a188For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Pulling a tooth or molar: Prevention assistant
us21a189For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Pulling a tooth or molar: I don’t know
us21a190For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing a crown: Dentist
us21a191For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing a crown: Oral hygienist
us21a192For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing a crown: Prevention assistant
us21a193For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing a crown: I don’t know
us21a194For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Teeth whitening: Dentist
us21a195For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Teeth whitening: Oral hygienist
us21a196For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Teeth whitening: Prevention assistant
us21a197For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Teeth whitening: I don’t know
us21a198For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Root canal treatment: Dentist
us21a199For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Root canal treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a200For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Root canal treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a201For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Root canal treatment: I don’t know
us21a202For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Fluoride treatment: Dentist
us21a203For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Fluoride treatment: Oral hygienist
us21a204For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Fluoride treatment: Prevention assistant
us21a205For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Fluoride treatment: I don’t know
us21a206For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing braces: Dentist
us21a207For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing braces: Oral hygienist
us21a208For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing braces: Prevention assistant
us21a209For the following treatments, can you indicate which of the practitioners is permitted to perform them, based on their training? - Placing braces: I don’t know
us21a210Was it difficult to answer the questions?
us21a211Were the questions sufficiently clear?
us21a212Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?
us21a213Was it an interesting subject?
us21a214Did you enjoy answering the questions?
us21a215Starting date of the questionnaire
us21a216Starting time of the questionnaire
us21a217End date of the questionnaire
us21a218End time of the questionnaire
us21a219Duration questionnaire in seconds

Response Information

Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 5,773 (100.0%)
Non-response: 1,325 (23.0%)
Response: 4,448 (77.0%)
Complete: 4,434 (76.8%)
Incomplete: 14 (0.2%)
Collection Events
Period
01-11-2021 to 30-11-2021
Sample
Panel members aged 18 years or older.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.