Table 5.
Top 10 ranking of research agenda items according to gender of patient (n = 1,317)
| Male (n = 427) | Female (n = 890) |
|---|---|
| Q10. Toothbrushing techniques (n = 36) | Q30. Age-specific care to maintain oral health (n = 63) |
| Q17. Relationship between diet and dental caries/periodontal disease (n = 29) | Q12. Selection of the proper toothpaste (n = 55) |
| Q12. Selection of the proper toothpaste (n = 29) | Q20. Prevention of discoloration and staining (n = 47) |
| Q7. Durability of crown and filling materials (n = 28) | Q7. Durability of crown and filling materials (n = 44) |
| Q15. Selection of proper toothbrushes including electric toothbrushes (n = 23) | Q10. Toothbrushing techniques (n = 43) |
| Q30. Age-specific care to maintain oral health (n = 23) | Q21. Effectiveness of whitening (n = 41) |
| Q24. Effectiveness of fluoride application in adults (n = 20) | Q17. Relationship between diet and dental caries/periodontal disease (n = 40) |
| Q4. Interval of regular dental check-ups (n = 19) | Q27. Etiology of bruxism (n = 39) |
| Q8. Benefit of dental implants (n = 19) | Q4. Interval of regular dental check-ups (n = 38) |
| Q11. Duration of toothbrushing (n = 17) | Q1.Timing of orthodontic treatment (n = 37) |