Table 2.

Sensitivity, specificity, and odds ratio for oral disease based on dental burden (DMFT) (n = 357)

	DMFT > 6	DMFT > 12	DMFT > 18
Fair/poor in oral health self-assessment (Yes versus No)	(59%, 56%, 1.80*)	(66%, 54%, 2.32***)	(71%, 49%, 2.29**)
Fair/poor in general health self-assessment (Yes versus No)	(61%, 45%, 1.29)	(66%, 46%, 1.67*)	(78%, 45%, 2.89***)
Fair/poor in oral OR general health self-assessment (Yes versus No)	(76%, 29%, 1.28)	(80%, 30%, 1.65*)	(91%, 29%, 4.31***)

DMFT, decayed, missing and filled teeth.

^*P-value < 0.05; **P-value < 0.01; ***P < 0.001.