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Table 1 Self-perceived and clinically diagnosed dental health status of 340 study subjects (2004–2005).

From: Are immigrant populations aware about their oral health status? A study among immigrants from Ethiopia

Clinical Examination

Self Perceived Dental Health Status

 

"Good"

"Bad"

"Good"

  

DMFT = 0(caries-free)*

81 (67%)

40 (33%)

DMFT = 0–4*

125 (56%)

100 (44%)

D = 0–3*

115 (57%)

88 (43%)

"Bad"

  

DMFT≥1*

67 (30%)

152 (70%)

DMFT>4*

22 (19%)

93 (81%)

D>3*

32 (23%)

105 (77%)

  1. * p < 0.001, Fisher's Exact Chi-square test
  2. Cut-off points:
  3. DMFT = 1: Sensitivity = 70%, Specificity = 67%
  4. DMFT = 4: Sensitivity = 81%, Specificity = 56%
  5. D = 3: Sensitivity = 77%, Specificity = 57%