Comparative analysis of oral health behaviour and utilisation of oral health care services in the general population and among patients with non-communicable diseases in Korea: a repeated cross-sectional survey conducted from 2008 to 2022

This study highlighted that the practice and utilisation rates of oral health behaviour and oral health care services, respectively, among patients with NCDs have increased. However, in comparison with those of the general population, further improvements are necessary. A practical solution could be to establish a system that provides all necessary oral-related services, such as patient education and oral examinations, to NCDs patients through medical-dental integration or oral medical care coordination.