Factors Associated with Dental Attendance Among Indonesian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Research on dental attendance conducted in Indonesia remains scarce. Moreover, studies on the association of sociodemographic factors and oral health behaviors with dental attendance are limited. This study aims to analyze the association of sociodemographic factors and oral health behaviors with dental attendance among adults in Indonesia.This cross-sectional study was conducted between February and March 2021 in Indonesia using a self-administered online questionnaire that was distributed via social media. The questionnaires consisted of sociodemographic and oral health behaviors. Univariate, bivariate, and logistic regression was performed to analyze dental attendance and associated factors. A total of 802 Indonesian adults were enrolled in the study. A statistically significant difference was found between gender, occupation, frequency of toothbrushing, type of toothbrush used, use of dental floss, use of mouthwash, and tongue cleaning. Females, employed, and being married had higher odds ratios for dental attendance.There was a significant association between the use of a soft-bristle toothbrush, mouthwash, and dental floss with a dental visit (odds ratio [OR] = 1.838, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.388, 2.433; OR = 2.065, 95% CI = 1.527, 2.793; and OR = 6.673, 95% CI = 3.135, 14.206), respectively.Individuals with better oral health behaviors have a tendency to visit the dentist. For those with lower oral health behaviors, oral health programs are needed to improve awareness of the need for a dental visit