Posts Tagged ‘SimplyHealth survey’
Employers Allowing More Time Off For Dental Appointments
Employers are allowing employees more time off for dental appointments, according to a recent survey, which was carried out by Simplyhealth. The Simplyhealth survey revealed that employers are becoming more flexible when it comes to allowing employees time off to attend dental appointments. In 2012, 9 per cent of people said that they were unable […]
Simplyhealth Survey Reveals Lack Of Awareness About Oral And General Health Links
A Simplyhealth survey has revealed a shocking lack of awareness about the importance of oral health among UK males. The survey, which involved 2,101 males, revealed that a large proportion of men are unaware of the link between oral and general health. The survey showed that 59 per cent of men had seen a dentist […]
More People Using Loans And Credit Cards To Pay Dental Bills
A survey has revealed that more people are using credit cards or taking out loans to pay dental bills. The survey, which was carried out by Simplyhealth, showed that more people are using credit cards and borrowing money from family or friends or taking out a payday loan to pay for dental treatment over £200. […]
Cornish Patients Struggling To Pay Dental Bills
A study has revealed that many dental patients in Cornwall are struggling to afford dental bills, with many resorting to using credit cards or taking out a payday loan to foot the bill. The study, which was carried out by Simplyhealth, revealed that around 40,000 patients have not been to the dentist in the last […]
Survey Reveals Brits Unaware Of Full Impact Of Oral Health
A survey has revealed that most Brits are unaware of the full impact of poor oral health. The survey, which was conducted by Simplyhealth, showed that 7 out of 10 people are aware of the link between poor oral health and an increased risk of oral cancer and cardiovascular disease, but a much lower proportion […]
Dentists Hit Back Against Claims Of Malpractice
Dentists have hit back against claims of malpractice with the publication of the results of a survey, which suggest that four out of five patients are happy with their dentist. In May this year the Office of Fair Trading called for an urgent investigation into dental prices after hundreds of dentists were accused of misleading […]
Dental Patients in the Dark Over Prices
A survey has revealed that many dental patients are unclear about the cost of treatment. According to the Annual Dental Survey carried out by SimplyHealth, patients are uncertain about the price of dental treatment. Almost half of those surveyed said that prices were not clearly displayed in the dental surgery and only 27 percent of […]
Insurance companies keen to promote dental plans after shocking survey results
Insurance companies are keen to promote dental plans after a survey revealed that almost forty percent of people in the UK are struggling to afford dental treatment. A Simplyhealth survey involved 10,000 adults in the UK and found that people are avoiding going to see their dentist on a regular basis because they cannot afford the […]
Employers discourage taking time off for dental appointments
A survey has shown that an increasing number of employers are tightening up when it comes to employees taking time off to visit the dentist. The 2010 SimplyHealth survey found that companies are becoming less flexible each year, with many actively discouraging their employees from arranging to see their dentist during work hours. The survey […]
