Table 2 Distribution of communicative and critical oral health literacy scale^a items, Piracicaba, Brazil, 2010 (n = 248)

1

I can collect oral health-related information from various sources.

2

I can extract the information I want related to my oral health.

3

I can understand and communicate the oral health information obtained.

4

I can interpret and judge the credibility of the oral health information.

5

I can make decisions based on the information obtained and relate it to my situation and oral health issues.