Table 1 Distribution (%) of Norwegian dental professionals (n = 133) with positive responses (agree or strongly agree) to the questions regarding experiences of drug users as dental patients in relation to the number of drug users treated per month
| Drug users | Total (n = 133)% | Number of drug users treated per month | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Less than 5 (n = 96) % |
5 or more (n = 37) % | ||
| -have dental fear more often compared to other patient groups | 85 | 90 | 76* |
| -often have missing appointments | 91 | 93 | 89 |
| -have poor compliance with oral hygiene advice | 76 | 72 | 86 |
| -have poor general hygiene | 74 | 72 | 78 |
| -have increased the risk for transmissible diseases | 84 | 82 | 89 |