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Table 7 Regression coefficients to explain the number of teeth of older adults

From: Oral health of the 65+ age group in Israel-2020

 

B

SD

Beta

t

Significance

Age (85+)

− 8.314 

2.007

− 0.214  

− 4.142  

0.000

Dental visits for preventive check-ups

4.708

1.277

0.190

3.688

0.000

Managing to cover monthly expenses

4.429

1.575

0.147

2.812

0.005

Population group (Jews)

5.239

2.292

0.119

2.286

0.023

Frequency of toothbrushing (twice daily)

2.562

1.375

0.096

1.864

0.063

Sex (women)

1.588

1.271

0.065

1.250

0.212

Knowledge (sweets are harmful to teeth)

0.125

1.262

0.005

0.099

0.921

Constant

5.354

2.788

 

0.615

0.539