| AI/AN | (American Indian/Alaska Native) |
| BRFQ | (Basic Research Factors Questionnaire) |
| dmfs | (decayed, missing, and filled tooth surfaces) |
| LOC | (locus of control) |
| OHLOC | (oral health locus of control) |
| OHLOC-EC | (external chance) |
| OHLOC-EO | (external powerful others) |
| OHLOC-I | (internal) |
| POQL | (pediatric oral health quality of life) |