The impact of dental neglect on oral health: a population based study in Hong Kong.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess dental neglect (DN) among Hong Kong citizens, to identify socio-demographic variations in DN and to determine the association between DN and oral health (self-reported).

Design: Cross sectional population based study involving a random sample of 800 Hong Kong Chinese adults.

Method: Telephone interview incorporating the dental neglect scale, assessment of self-reported oral health including an oral health related quality of life measure.