Table of Contents

Component Description

The oral health questionnaire section (variable name prefix OHQ) provides personal interview data on oral health topics. These topic areas include

  • Last visit to dentist or lack dental care;
  • Direct conversation with dental professional about your dental health;
  • Dental health perception;
  • Oral cancer exam;
  • Use of dental floss or dental rinse product; and
  • Periodontal disease self-report.

Eligible Sample

All survey participants aged 1 year and older were eligible for the dental health perception and quality of life related questions.

Interview Setting and Mode of Administration

The Oral Health questionnaire was done, in the home, using the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

The CAPI system is programmed with built-in consistency checks to reduce data entry errors. CAPI also uses online help screens to assist interviewers in defining key terms used in the questionnaire.

Data Processing and Editing

Frequency counts were checked, skip patterns were verified, and the reasonableness of responses to the questions was reviewed.

Analytic Notes

Since the OHQ questions were asked during the household interview, the interview sample weights should be used in the analysis. However, if the data is joined with data from the Mobile Exam Center (MEC), the MEC sample weights should be used.

Please refer to the Analytic Guidelines and the on-line NHANES Tutorial on the NHANES website for further details on the use of sample weights and other analytic issues.

Codebook and Frequencies

SEQN - Respondent sequence number

Variable Name:
SEQN
SAS Label:
Respondent sequence number
English Text:
Respondent sequence number.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ030 - When did you last visit a dentist

Variable Name:
OHQ030
SAS Label:
When did you last visit a dentist
English Text:
The next questions are about {your/SP's} teeth and gums. About how long has it been since {you/SP} last visited a dentist? Include all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 6 months or less 4632 4632
2 More than 6 months, but not more than 1 year ago 1510 6142
3 More than 1 year, but not more than 2 years ago 980 7122
4 More than 2 years, but not more than 3 years ago 592 7714
5 More than 3 years, but not more than 5 years ago 480 8194
6 More than 5 years ago 913 9107
7 Never have been 650 9757 OHQ550
77 Refused 2 9759
99 Don't know 9 9768
. Missing 2 9770

OHQ033 - Main reason for last dental visit

Variable Name:
OHQ033
SAS Label:
Main reason for last dental visit
English Text:
What was the main reason {you/SP} last visited the dentist?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Went in on own for check-up, examination, or cleaning 5790 5790
2 Was called in by the dentist for check-up, examination, or cleaning 187 5977
3 Something was wrong, bothering or hurting {me/SP} 1863 7840
4 Went for treatment of a condition that dentist discovered at earlier checkup or examination 1087 8927
5 Other 166 9093
7 Refused 1 9094
9 Don't know 24 9118
. Missing 652 9770

OHQ770 - Past yr need dental but couldn't get it

Variable Name:
OHQ770
SAS Label:
Past yr need dental but couldn't get it
English Text:
During the past 12 months was there a time when (you/SP) needed dental care but could not get it at that time?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1385 1385
2 No 7732 9117 OHQ550
7 Refused 1 9118 OHQ550
9 Don't know 0 9118 OHQ550
. Missing 652 9770

OHQ780A - Could not afford the cost

Variable Name:
OHQ780A
SAS Label:
Could not afford the cost
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
English Instructions:
CODE ALL THAT APPLY HAND CARD OHQ1
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
10 Could not afford the cost 1089 1089
77 Refused 0 1089
99 Don't know 1 1090
. Missing 8680 9770

OHQ780B - Did not want to spend the money

Variable Name:
OHQ780B
SAS Label:
Did not want to spend the money
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
11 Did not want to spend the money 65 65
. Missing 9705 9770

OHQ780C - Insurance did not cover procedures

Variable Name:
OHQ780C
SAS Label:
Insurance did not cover procedures
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
12 Insurance did not cover recommended procedure 208 208
. Missing 9562 9770

OHQ780D - Dental office is too far away

Variable Name:
OHQ780D
SAS Label:
Dental office is too far away
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
13 Dental office is too far away 25 25
. Missing 9745 9770

OHQ780E - Office not open at convenient time

Variable Name:
OHQ780E
SAS Label:
Office not open at convenient time
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
14 Dental office not open at convenient time 21 21
. Missing 9749 9770

OHQ780F - Another dentist recommended not doing it

Variable Name:
OHQ780F
SAS Label:
Another dentist recommended not doing it
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
15 Another dentist recommended not doing it 5 5
. Missing 9765 9770

OHQ780G - Afraid or do not like dentists

Variable Name:
OHQ780G
SAS Label:
Afraid or do not like dentists
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
16 Afraid or do not like dentists 76 76
. Missing 9694 9770

OHQ780H - Unable to take time off from work

Variable Name:
OHQ780H
SAS Label:
Unable to take time off from work
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
17 Unable to take time off from work 45 45
. Missing 9725 9770

OHQ780I - Too busy

Variable Name:
OHQ780I
SAS Label:
Too busy
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
18 Too busy 47 47
. Missing 9723 9770

OHQ780J - Expected dental problems to go away

Variable Name:
OHQ780J
SAS Label:
Expected dental problems to go away
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
19 I did not think anything serious was wrong - expected dental problems to go away 35 35
. Missing 9735 9770

OHQ780K - Other reason could not get dental care

Variable Name:
OHQ780K
SAS Label:
Other reason could not get dental care
English Text:
What were the reasons that (you/SP) could not get the dental care (you/she/he) needed?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
20 Other 87 87
. Missing 9683 9770

OHQ550 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ550
English Instructions:
BOX 0. CHECK ITEM OHQ550: IF SP AGE < 3, GO TO OHQ845. IF SP AGE 3-15, CONTINUE. ELSE IF SP AGE 16+ and OHQ030 = 1 or 2, GO TO OHQ610. ELSE GO TO BOX 2.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ555G - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555G
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 2723 2723
2 Has not started brushing teeth 18 2741 OHQ565
7 Refused 0 2741 OHQ565
9 Don't know 24 2765 OHQ565
. Missing 7005 9770

OHQ555Q - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555Q
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 40 Range of Values 2717 2717
7777 Refused 0 2717 OHQ565
9999 Don't know 6 2723 OHQ565
. Missing 7047 9770

OHQ555U - Age started brushing teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ555U
SAS Label:
Age started brushing teeth
English Text:
We would like you to think of the time when {SP} started brushing {his/her} teeth either with your help or alone. At what age did {SP} start brushing {his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED BRUSHING TEETH CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 642 642
2 Years 2075 2717
. Missing 7053 9770

OHQ560G - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560G
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ560 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 2686 2686
2 Has not started brushing teeth 24 2710 OHQ565
7 Refused 0 2710 OHQ565
9 Don't know 7 2717 OHQ565
. Missing 7053 9770

OHQ560Q - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560Q
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 40 Range of Values 2685 2685
7777 Refused 0 2685 OHQ565
9999 Don't know 1 2686 OHQ565
. Missing 7084 9770

OHQ560U - Age started using toothpaste

Variable Name:
OHQ560U
SAS Label:
Age started using toothpaste
English Text:
At what age did {SP} start using toothpaste?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ555 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED USING TOOTHPASTE CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 430 430
2 Years 2255 2685
. Missing 7085 9770

OHQ565 - Ever given prescription fluoride drops?

Variable Name:
OHQ565
SAS Label:
Ever given prescription fluoride drops?
English Text:
Has {SP} ever received prescription fluoride drops?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 229 229
2 No 2518 2747 OHQ580
7 Refused 0 2747 OHQ580
9 Don't know 18 2765 OHQ580
. Missing 7005 9770

OHQ570Q - Age started prescription fluoride drops

Variable Name:
OHQ570Q
SAS Label:
Age started prescription fluoride drops
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride drops?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ570 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 24 Range of Values 219 219
7777 Refused 0 219 OHQ580
9999 Don't know 10 229 OHQ580
. Missing 9541 9770

OHQ570U - Age started prescription fluoride drops

Variable Name:
OHQ570U
SAS Label:
Age started prescription fluoride drops
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride drops?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ570 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 65 65
2 Years 154 219
. Missing 9551 9770

OHQ575G - Age stopped prescription fluoride drops

Variable Name:
OHQ575G
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride drops
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ575 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 183 183
2 Still taking fluoride drops 28 211 OHQ580
7 Refused 0 211 OHQ580
9 Don't know 8 219 OHQ580
. Missing 9551 9770

OHQ575Q - Age stopped prescription fluoride drops

Variable Name:
OHQ575Q
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride drops
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ575 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 30 Range of Values 181 181
7777 Refused 0 181 OHQ580
9999 Don't know 2 183 OHQ580
. Missing 9587 9770

OHQ575U - Age stopped prescription fluoride drops

Variable Name:
OHQ575U
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride drops
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride drops?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ575 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE DROPS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 15 15
2 Years 166 181
. Missing 9589 9770

OHQ580 - Ever given prescription fluoride tablets

Variable Name:
OHQ580
SAS Label:
Ever given prescription fluoride tablets
English Text:
Has {SP} ever received prescription fluoride tablets?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 123 123
2 No 2620 2743 OHQ592
7 Refused 0 2743
9 Don't know 22 2765 OHQ592
. Missing 7005 9770

OHQ585Q - Age started prescription fluoride tablet

Variable Name:
OHQ585Q
SAS Label:
Age started prescription fluoride tablet
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ570 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 to 40 Range of Values 117 117
7777 Refused 0 117 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 6 123 OHQ592
. Missing 9647 9770

OHQ585U - Age started prescription fluoride tablet

Variable Name:
OHQ585U
SAS Label:
Age started prescription fluoride tablet
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} started taking prescription fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ570 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STARTED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 8 8
2 Years 109 117
. Missing 9653 9770

OHQ590G - Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet

Variable Name:
OHQ590G
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS' SELECTED, FILL OHQ590 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO OHQ592. SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 LESS THAN OHQ585 ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE YOUNGER THAN AGE WHEN STARTED.'
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter age 79 79
2 Still taking fluoride tablets 37 116 OHQ592
7 Refused 0 116 OHQ592
9 Don't know 1 117 OHQ592
. Missing 9653 9770

OHQ590Q - Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet

Variable Name:
OHQ590Q
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS' SELECTED, FILL OHQ590 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO OHQ592. SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 LESS THAN OHQ585 ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE YOUNGER THAN AGE WHEN STARTED.' ENTER AGE IN MONTHS OR YEARS
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
3 to 30 Range of Values 79 79
7777 Refused 0 79 OHQ592
9999 Don't know 0 79 OHQ592
. Missing 9691 9770

OHQ590U - Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet

Variable Name:
OHQ590U
SAS Label:
Age stopped prescription fluoride tablet
English Text:
How old in months or years was {SP} when {he/she} stopped taking prescription fluoride tablets?
English Instructions:
CAPI INSTRUCTION: SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 >SP'S AGE ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE OLDER THAN SP'S CURRENT AGE.' IF 'STILL TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS' SELECTED, FILL OHQ590 Q/U WITH CURRENT AGE AND GO TO OHQ592. SOFT EDIT: OHQ590 LESS THAN OHQ585 ERROR MESSAGE: 'AGE STOPPED TAKING FLUORIDE TABLETS CANNOT BE YOUNGER THAN AGE WHEN STARTED.' ENTER UNIT
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 15 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Months 3 3
2 Years 76 79
. Missing 9691 9770

OHQ592 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ592
English Instructions:
BOX 1. CHECK ITEM OHQ592: IF SP AGE 3-15, GO TO OHQ845.
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ610 - Told benefits of giving up cigarettes

Variable Name:
OHQ610
SAS Label:
Told benefits of giving up cigarettes
English Text:
In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about... ...the benefits of giving up cigarettes or other types of tobacco to improve {your/SP's} dental health?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 357 357
2 No 3322 3679
7 Refused 0 3679
9 Don't know 2 3681
. Missing 6089 9770

OHQ612 - Told benefits of checking blood sugar

Variable Name:
OHQ612
SAS Label:
Told benefits of checking blood sugar
English Text:
(In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about...) ... the dental health benefits of checking {your/his/her} blood sugar?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 257 257
2 No 3421 3678
7 Refused 0 3678
9 Don't know 3 3681
. Missing 6089 9770

OHQ614 - Told importance of checking for cancer

Variable Name:
OHQ614
SAS Label:
Told importance of checking for cancer
English Text:
(In the past 12 months, did a dentist, hygienist or other dental professional have a direct conversation with {you/SP} about...) ...the importance of examining {your/his/her} mouth for oral cancer?
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 668 668
2 No 3004 3672
7 Refused 0 3672
9 Don't know 9 3681
. Missing 6089 9770

OHQ616 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ616
English Instructions:
BOX 2. CHECK ITEM OHQ616: IF SP AGE 16-29, GO TO OHQ845. IF SP AGE 30+, CONTINUE.
Target:
Both males and females 16 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ620 - How often last yr had aching in mouth?

Variable Name:
OHQ620
SAS Label:
How often last yr had aching in mouth?
English Text:
How often during the last year (have you/ has SP) had painful aching anywhere in (your/his/her) mouth? Would you say....
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 172 172
2 Fairly often 183 355
3 Occasionally 700 1055
4 Hardly ever, or 915 1970
5 Never? 2840 4810
7 Refused 0 4810
9 Don't know 3 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ640 - Last yr had diff w/ job because of mouth

Variable Name:
OHQ640
SAS Label:
Last yr had diff w/ job because of mouth
English Text:
How often during the last year {have you/has SP} had difficulty doing {your/his/her} usual jobs or attending school because of problems with {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . . .
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 32 32
2 Fairly often 62 94
3 Occasionally 127 221
4 Hardly ever, or 237 458
5 Never? 4352 4810
7 Refused 0 4810
9 Don't know 3 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ680 - Last yr embarrassed because of mouth

Variable Name:
OHQ680
SAS Label:
Last yr embarrassed because of mouth
English Text:
How often during the last year {have you/has SP} been self-conscious or embarrassed because of {your/his/her} teeth, mouth or dentures? Would you say . ..
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ2
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Very often 234 234
2 Fairly often 152 386
3 Occasionally 260 646
4 Hardly ever, or 319 965
5 Never? 3846 4811
7 Refused 0 4811
9 Don't know 2 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ835 - Do you think you might have gum disease?

Variable Name:
OHQ835
SAS Label:
Do you think you might have gum disease?
English Text:
The next questions will ask about the condition of {your/SP's} teeth and some factors related to gum health. Gum disease is a common problem with the mouth. People with gum disease might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth. {Do you/Does SP} think {you/s/he} might have gum disease?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 853 853
2 No 3887 4740
7 Refused 0 4740
9 Don't know 73 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ845 - Rate the health of your teeth and gums

Variable Name:
OHQ845
SAS Label:
Rate the health of your teeth and gums
English Text:
Overall, how would {you/SP} rate the health of {your/his/her} teeth and gums?
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Excellent 1755 1755
2 Very good 2342 4097
3 Good 3326 7423
4 Fair 1688 9111
5 Poor 651 9762
7 Refused 1 9763
9 Don't know 5 9768
. Missing 2 9770

OHQ846 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ846
English Instructions:
BOX 3. CHECK ITEM OHQ846: IF SP AGE 3-19, CONTINUE.IF SP AGE >= 30, GO TO OHQ850. OTHERWISE, GO TO END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 1 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ848G - # times you brush your teeth in 1 day?

Variable Name:
OHQ848G
SAS Label:
# times you brush your teeth in 1 day?
English Text:
How many times {do you/does SP} brush (your/his/her} teeth in one day?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Enter number 3372 3372
2 Child does not brush yet 45 3417
3 Does not brush every day 42 3459 OHQ849
7 Refused 0 3459
9 Don't know 2 3461
. Missing 6309 9770

OHQ848Q - # times you brush your teeth in 1 day?

Variable Name:
OHQ848Q
SAS Label:
# times you brush your teeth in 1 day?
English Text:
How many times {do you/does SP} brush (your/his/her} teeth in one day?
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 1 time 1102 1102
0 0 2 1104
2 2 times 2046 3150
3 3 times 197 3347
4 4 times 17 3364
5 5 times 7 3371
6 6 times 1 3372
7 7 times 0 3372
8 8 times 0 3372
9 9 or more times 0 3372
77 Refused 0 3372
99 Don't know 0 3372
. Missing 6398 9770

OHQ849 - How much toothpaste do you use?

Variable Name:
OHQ849
SAS Label:
How much toothpaste do you use?
English Text:
On average, how much toothpaste {do you/does SP} use when brushing {your/his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
HAND CARD OHQ3
Target:
Both males and females 3 YEARS - 19 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Full load 1370 1370
2 Half load 973 2343
3 Pea size 853 3196
4 Smear 202 3398
7 Refused 5 3403
9 Don't know 11 3414
. Missing 6356 9770

OHQ850 - Ever had treatment for gum disease?

Variable Name:
OHQ850
SAS Label:
Ever had treatment for gum disease?
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had treatment for gum disease such as scaling and root planing, sometimes called "deep cleaning"?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 1086 1086
2 No 3705 4791
7 Refused 0 4791
9 Don't know 22 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ855 - Any teeth became loose without an injury

Variable Name:
OHQ855
SAS Label:
Any teeth became loose without an injury
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had any teeth become loose on their own, without an injury?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 816 816
2 No 3986 4802
7 Refused 0 4802
9 Don't know 11 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ860 - Ever been told of bone loss around teeth

Variable Name:
OHQ860
SAS Label:
Ever been told of bone loss around teeth
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever been told by a dental professional that {you/s/he} lost bone around [your/his/her} teeth?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 620 620
2 No 4157 4777
7 Refused 0 4777
9 Don't know 36 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ865 - Noticed a tooth that doesn't look right

Variable Name:
OHQ865
SAS Label:
Noticed a tooth that doesn't look right
English Text:
During the past three months, {have you/has SP} noticed a tooth that doesn't look right?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 806 806
2 No 3998 4804
7 Refused 0 4804
9 Don't know 9 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ870 - How many days use dental floss/device

Variable Name:
OHQ870
SAS Label:
How many days use dental floss/device
English Text:
Aside from brushing {your/his/her} teeth with a toothbrush, in the last seven days, how many days did {you/SP} use dental floss or any other device to clean between {your/his/her} teeth?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 7 Range of Values 4809 4809
77 Refused 0 4809
99 Don't know 4 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ875 - Days used mouthwash for dental problem

Variable Name:
OHQ875
SAS Label:
Days used mouthwash for dental problem
English Text:
Aside from brushing {your/his/her} teeth with a toothbrush, in the last seven days, how many days did {you/SP} use mouthwash or other dental rinse product that {you use/s/he uses} to treat dental disease or dental problems?
English Instructions:
ENTER NUMBER OF DAYS
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
0 to 7 Range of Values 4810 4810
77 Refused 0 4810
99 Don't know 3 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ880 - Oral cancer exam where Dr pulls tonge

Variable Name:
OHQ880
SAS Label:
Oral cancer exam where Dr pulls tonge
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had an exam for oral cancer in which the doctor or dentist pulls on {your/his/her} tongue, sometimes with gauze wrapped around it, and feels under the tongue and inside the cheeks?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 989 989
2 No 3795 4784
7 Refused 0 4784
9 Don't know 29 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ885 - Oral cancer exam where Dr feels neck

Variable Name:
OHQ885
SAS Label:
Oral cancer exam where Dr feels neck
English Text:
{Have you/Has SP} ever had an exam for oral cancer in which the doctor or dentist feels {your/his/her} neck?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Yes 950 950
2 No 3809 4759
7 Refused 0 4759
9 Don't know 54 4813
. Missing 4957 9770

OHQ890 - CHECK ITEM

Variable Name:
OHQ890
English Instructions:
BOX 4. CHECK ITEM OHQ890: IF OHQ880 OR OHQ885 = 1, CONTINUE. OTHERWISE, GO TO END OF SECTION.
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS

OHQ895 - When did you have oral/mouth cancer exam

Variable Name:
OHQ895
SAS Label:
When did you have oral/mouth cancer exam
English Text:
When did {you/SP} have {your/his/her} most recent oral or mouth cancer exam? Was it within the past year, between 1 and 3 years ago, or over 3 years ago?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Within past year 851 851
2 Between 1 and 3 years ago 233 1084
3 Over 3 years ago 196 1280
7 Refused 0 1280
9 Don't know 9 1289
. Missing 8481 9770

OHQ900 - What type of prof performed oral exam

Variable Name:
OHQ900
SAS Label:
What type of prof performed oral exam
English Text:
What type of health care professional performed {your/SP's} most recent oral cancer exam?
Target:
Both males and females 30 YEARS - 150 YEARS
Code or Value Value Description Count Cumulative Skip to Item
1 Doctor/physician 197 197
2 Nurse/nurse practitioner 6 203
3 Dentist (include oral surgeons) 756 959
4 Dental Hygienist 114 1073
5 Other 9 1082
7 Refused 0 1082
9 Don't know 2 1084
. Missing 8686 9770