Table 2.

Focus Group Domains and Dimensions

Domains	Dimensions
Dental Appearance & Attractiveness	Color
	Oral Hygiene
	Diet and Nutrition
	Cigarette Smoking
	How Teeth Look
	Attributions (Why Teeth Look the Way They Do)
	Imputation (Blame/Stigma)
Oral Health Beliefs	Importance of Oral Hygiene
	Importance of Permanent Teeth
	Genetics and Oral Health
	Longevity of Teeth
Good Oral Health	How Teeth Work
	What Healthy Teeth Do
	Association with Child’s Self-Image
	Association with Child’s Self-Presentation
Influences on Good Oral Hygiene	What Parents Tell Their Children About Oral Health
	Influence of Older Siblings
	Influence of Extended Family Members
	Influence of Peers
	Influence of Media Imagery
	Influence of Teachers, Health Professionals
	Influence of Dentists and Dental Treatment
Self-Care and the Life Course	Relation to Good Overall Health
	Relation to Overall Quality of Life
	Relation to Life
	Relation to Higher Education and Career Goals
	Relation to Motivation
	Relation to Happiness
Parental Control	Parental Efficacy
	Sense of Control
	Sense of Helpfulness
	Relation to Child’s Self-Efficacy
	Parental Fear and Anxiety