Dentine hypersensitivity: Impact on quality of life
Uncovering the impact of dentine hypersensitivity on daily life
The Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire
To understand the impact of dentine hypersensitivity on quality of life, a team from the School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK, in collaboration with GSK, developed the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ).1
Both qualitative and quantitative development and validation in a general population have shown that the DHEQ exhibits good psychometric properties. Its use can further the understanding of subjective impacts of dentine hypersensitivity on quality of life.1
The DHEQ explores how quality of life is affected by dentine hypersensitivity, such as its impact on patients’ daily activities or emotional wellbeing.1
Download the short-form DHEQ to assess the impact of dentine hypersensitivity on your patients.
DHEQ results from six clinical trials in over 800 dentine hypersensitivity sufferers show the wide-ranging impact of dentine hypersensitivity on everyday life2,3
70% felt it took the pleasure out of eating and drinking
26% felt compelled to hide their way of eating
36% tried to cope with dentine hypersensitivity by covering their mouth with a scarf
33% felt that having sensitive teeth made them feel old
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Causes and mechanisms
Find out about the causes and mechanisms behind dentine hypersensitivity.
