Table 2 Patients’ frequency and reasons of dental visits

The last time patients visited a dentist

Less than 1 year ago

184

61.3 %

Between 1 and 2 years ago

65

21.7 %

Over 2 years ago

41

13.7 %

Never

7

2.3 %

Number of times visited a dentist in the past 12 months

1 time

159

53.0 %

2 times

60

20.0 %

3 or more times

76

25.3 %

Reason for visiting dentist last time

Regular check-up/cleaning

45

15.0 %

Tooth or gum problem

152

50.7 %

Dentures

57

19.0 %

Braces

34

11.3 %