ABSTRACT This study investigated New Zealand dentists’ oral self-care behaviour and delivery of advice to patients. A nationwide electronic survey was conducted with 700 general dentists randomly selected from the 2018 New Zealand Dental Register. The questionnaire sought information on dentists’ demographic characteristics, oral self-care behaviours and delivery of oral health care advice. Most respondents (90%) brushed their teeth more than once daily, while substantial minorities flossed once a day (45%), used mouthwash occasionally (42%) and occasionally snacked between meals (38%). Most respondents (82%) had never smoked. Most (92%) reported using fluoridated toothpaste. More than half had had posterior bitewing radiographs taken (57%) and had had their most recent dental check-up within the previous year (60%) by visiting a colleague. Despite most NZ dentists having good oral self-care behaviours and giving sound oral hygiene advice to their patients, a small minority do not model sound oral health behaviours.

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照我说的做，而不是照我做的？新西兰牙医的口腔健康实践和对患者的建议

摘要 本研究调查了新西兰牙医的口腔自我护理行为和向患者提供的建议。对从 2018 年新西兰牙科登记册中随机选择的 700 名普通牙医进行了全国性电子调查。调查问卷寻求有关牙医人口特征、口腔自我护理行为和提供口腔保健建议的信息。大多数受访者 (90%) 每天刷牙不止一次，而大部分受访者每天使用一次牙线 (45%)，偶尔使用漱口水 (42%)，偶尔在两餐之间吃零食 (38%)。大多数受访者 (82%) 从未吸烟。大多数 (92%) 报告使用含氟牙膏。超过一半的人拍过后咬翼片 (57%)，并在前一年 (60%) 通过拜访同事进行了最近的牙科检查。