Posts Tagged ‘survey’
Survey reveals 96% of dentists believe lockdown has hampered oral health
A new survey has revealed that 96% of dental professionals believe the Coronavirus lockdown has hampered oral health. According to a poll carried out by mydentist, one of the UK’s largest dental chains, over 95% of dentists think that the lockdown has had a negative impact on standards of dental health across the country. Almost […]
Half of Scottish dentists fear being unable to reopen after lockdown
More than half of dental practice owners in Scotland are worried that they might not be able to reopen after the lockdown if they don’t receive additional funding, a survey has revealed. According to new research conducted by the Scottish Dental Practice Owners (SDPO) Facebook group, 57% of dentists are considering keeping their doors closed, […]
New survey suggests a fear of pain is keeping a quarter of British workers away from the dentist
A new survey has revealed that a quarter of British employees are avoiding going to the dentist due to a fear of pain. One in four people polled by Unum Dental admitted to putting off going to the dentist because they were afraid of pain. The survey involved 2,000 adults working in the private sector. […]
Up to 90% of Singaporeans are worried about dental costs, new survey reveals
A new survey has revealed that almost 90% of Singaporeans are worried about the cost of dental treatment. The poll, which was commissioned by a panel instructed by the Singapore Dental Association, suggested that almost nine out of ten adults are concerned about rising dental fees. Around a third admitted that they would be willing […]
Cost is a barrier for a third of British dental patients, new poll reveals
A new poll has revealed that a third of British adults put off going to the dentist due to cost. Research conducted by Hudgell Solicitors suggested that around 33% of adults haven’t been to the dentist in the last two years, and a third of adults cite cost as a reason for delaying, cancelling or […]
Cornwall Children Eat Five Times as Much Sugar over the Summer Holidays According to Survey
According to a survey of 1000 parents, children in the South-East of England typically eat up to five times as much sugar during the holidays as they do normally, with more sugary drinks and ice cream being primarily to blame. The survey, commissioned by mydentist, found that according to their parents, children from two to […]
Employees would rather have dental insurance than gym membership, survey reveals
British employees would rather have dental insurance than gym membership as part of their employment package, a new survey has revealed. Research conducted by Unum Dental revealed that workers in the UK would rather their employer provide dental insurance than access to a company share scheme or discounted gym membership. The findings are perhaps unsurprising, […]
West Norfolk parents struggling to get a dental appointment for their children
Parents in West Norfolk are struggling to get an NHS dental appointment for their children, it has been revealed. The results of a study conducted by a local watchdog suggest that there is a significant shortage of NHS places available for children. Research claims that 15 percent of the region’s children have never been to […]
Survey In USA Shows The Tooth Fairy Is Giving Less Money Than in Years Past
A survey set up by US finance cite LendEDU has revealed how that the amount of money people give to their children for a lost tooth is less than ever before, adjusting for inflation. The figures show that on average, baby boomers received an average of 69 cents per tooth, which adjusted for inflation would […]
New research reveals a third of UK adults never visit a hygienist
Cover Image Copyright TePe New research has revealed that a third of UK adults have never visited a hygienist. A study carried out by Tepe UK found that just over a third of adults in the UK have never had a dental hygiene appointment. Almost half of those surveyed admitted that they thought regular dental […]
