Patterns of dental services and factors that influence dental services among 64-65-year-old regular users of dental care in Denmark

Objectives To describe the pattern of dental services provided to 64–65‐year‐old Danes who are regular users of dental care over a 5‐year period, to analyse whether this pattern is associated with socio‐demographic and/or socioeconomic factors, and if different uses of dental services are related to dental status and caries experience. Finally, to discuss the future planning of dental services aimed at the increasing population of elderly citizens. [Correction made on 21 March 2014, after first online publication: The sentence ‘Data on elderly's dental service are scarce, although increased use is seen and more teeth are present in this age group.’ was removed.] Methods A cross‐sectional study of all aged 64–65 (n = 37 234) who received a dental examination in 2009 was conducted. Clinical data comprised dental services received under the National Health Insurance reimbursement scheme, dental status and DMFT. Geographical, socio‐demographic and socioeconomic data derived from public registers. Results Almost all received restorations, while periodontal treatment was received by