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Friday, August 12, 2016

Utah’s Oral Health and Well-Being

ADA Health Policy Institute www.ada.org/hpi
How do adults in Utah view their oral health?  This fact sheet summarizes select data on self-reported oral health status, attitudes and dental care utilization among Utah adults as of 2015, by income level, based on an innovative household survey, including:
  • How oral health affects day-to-day function and well-being
  • How the appearance of mouth and teeth impacts one’s ability to interview for a job
  • Attitudes toward oral health and dental care
  • Reasons for not visiting the dentist more frequently

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