Influence of gender and social factors on oral health, treatment degree and choice of dental restorative materials in patients from a dental school.

To cite this article: Int J Dent Hygiene DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-5037.2009.00401.x Willershausen B, Witzel S, Schuster S, Kasaj A. Influence of gender and social factors on oral health, treatment degree and choice of dental restorative materials in patients from a dental school. Abstract:  Objective:  The attitude towards oral health is influenced by gender, the level of education and the social background of the patients The aim of the present study was to determine a possible relationship of gender, the educational level and the oral health as well as the choice of dental restorations. Methodology:  A total of 2374 outpatients (age: 18–80 years) from a University dental school were assessed. …