Posts Tagged ‘Avoiding the dentist’
New survey reveals 36% of employees avoid the dentist due to cost
A new survey has revealed that 36% of employees avoid going to the dentist as a result of worries about the cost of treatment. The poll, which was carried out by Unum Dental, revealed that cost was the most commonly cited barrier for employees. Almost a quarter of those surveyed (24%) admitted that the main […]
Dental appointment attendance falls in Somerset
New figures show that 20% of children in Somerset haven’t been to the dentist in the last year. The statistics also suggest that 2 in 5 adults in the county haven’t seen a dentist in the last 2 years. Some patients have reported issues with getting appointments at a local NHS dental practice, but experts […]
Half of British Women Putting off Dental Care due to Cost
A survey has revealed that half of British women are putting off having dental care as a result of cost. SimplyHealth’s Annual Dental Survey, which involved almost 12,000 adults, revealed that half of women do not visit the dentist as frequently as they should because they are worried about the cost and 1 in 5 […]
