Personality as a key driver of oral health behaviour: evidence from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort

<b>Personality traits are associated with OHB among young adults Finns. Policies aimed at improving dental health education and mitigating common risk factors are essential to promote oral health.</b>

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Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
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2026-03-15
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https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948261426166
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Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
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Personality as a key driver of oral health behaviour: evidence from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort

Jaakko Simonen, Evangelos Mourelatos, Saujanya Karki, Marja‐Liisa Laitala
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
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Personality as a key driver of oral health behaviour: evidence from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort

Jaakko Simonen, Evangelos Mourelatos, Saujanya Karki, Marja‐Liisa Laitala
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Abstract

<b>Personality traits are associated with OHB among young adults Finns. Policies aimed at improving dental health education and mitigating common risk factors are essential to promote oral health.</b>

Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
Oulu University Hospital (FI), University of Oulu (FI)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 19%
Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
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