This content was abstracted from questionnaires published on the BRFSS Web site http://www.cdc.gov/brfss.

BRFSS 2003                           Module 2: Oral Health

1. How long has it been since you last visited a dentist or a dental clinic?    (225)
Include visits to dental specialists, such as orthodontists.
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago)
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)
3 Within the past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago)
4 5 or more years ago
8 Never
7 Don’t know / Not sure
9 Refused

2. How many of your permanent teeth have been removed because of tooth decay or gum disease? Do not include teeth lost for other reasons, such as injury or orthodontics.  (226)
If wisdom teeth are removed because of tooth decay or gum disease, they should be included in the count for lost teeth. Include teeth lost due to infection.
1 1 to 5
2 6 or more but not all
3 All
8 None
7 Don’t know / Not sure
9 Refused
If Q1 = Never or Q2= All, go to next module. Otherwise, continue.

 3. How long has it been since you had your teeth “cleaned” by a dentist or dental hygienist? (227)
1 Within the past year (anytime less than 12 months ago)
2 Within the past 2 years (1 year but less than 2 years ago)
3 Within the past 5 years (2 years but less than 5 years ago)
4 5 or more years ago
8 Never
7 Don’t know / Not sure
9 Refused