Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health

Table. 1. Table 1

Questionnaire of the barriers to the utilization of dental services

Contents	Questions
Language barrier	“Lack of understanding of dentist explanation and recommendation”
	“I cannot address freely my problem to the dentist”
	“Problem in finding and understanding appropriate information regarding dental care”
Lack of time	“Dental treatment and appointment kept me waiting for a long time”
Lack of time	“I am always busy, I do not have enough time for a dentist”
Dental fear and anxiety	“I have a fear toward dental treatment”
	“Dental procedure is likely to result in postoperative pain”
	“I am afraid that it would be unpleasant and painful”
	“I had unpleasant dental experiences”
Financial problem	“High cost of dental services”
	“I do not want to spend my money”
	“I can’t afford the treatment fees”
	“Lack of transport for treatment”
Lack of knowledge and interest in oral health	“I am not aware of available dental treatment options”
	“I know little knowledge about the signs and symptoms of dental disease”
	“I do not understand the importance of taking care of my teeth”
	“I do not know if I need dental treatment”
	“I do not think dental diseases are very serious”