Posts Tagged ‘survey’
A third of Peterborough children missed out on dental visits last year, new figures reveal
New figures published by NHS Digital show that a third of children in Peterborough didn’t see a dentist last year. The statistics revealed that only 63 percent of children had at least one check-up in 2017. Public Health England recommends regular dental checks for children of all ages, and the figures will spark concern among […]
New General Dental Council survey reveals high patient satisfaction rates
A new survey conducted by the General Dental Council has revealed that the vast majority of patients are very happy with the service provided by their dentist. The results of the GDC Patient and Public Survey show that 97 percent of people who visit their dentist once a year are ‘satisfied’ with the service they […]
New survey shows parents are avoiding taking children with toothache to the dentist
A new survey has revealed that an alarming number of parents are avoiding taking their child to the dentist when they have dental pain. Research conducted by a team at Queen Mary University London estimates that avoiding dental appointments is costing the NHS £2.3 million per year. According to researchers, parents are failing to take […]
New survey reveals over 20 million British adults fear bad breath
A new survey has revealed that over 20 million British adults fear having bad breath. The results may be surprising given that the same poll showed that more than half of people don’t brush their teeth twice a day. New research conducted by White Glo showed that only 48 percent of people brush twice a […]
New survey reveals a third of Brits only brush once a day
A new YouGov poll suggests that 3 out of 10 Brits brush their teeth once a day, despite advice from dentists to clean the teeth twice a day. In light of the survey results, dentists are offering tips to help you improve your brushing skills and lower the risk of dental health issues. Dr Toby […]
New survey shows adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing
A new survey suggests that adults miss a quarter of their teeth when brushing. Research conducted by dentists behind the Brushlink cleaning tracker suggests that 48 percent of adults consistently miss up to 25 percent of their teeth as a result of not brushing properly. Standards of oral hygiene varied among different demographics, with millennials […]
Dentists urge patients to be wary of gum disease as survey suggests many ignore bleeding gums
Dentists have urged patients to be wary of the symptoms of gum disease, after a survey revealed that many people ignore bleeding gums. A recent poll by GSK suggested that around 20 percent of people would ignore bleeding gums, with 15 percent stating that they believed bleeding during brushing and flossing was normal. In response to […]
Dental Practices Lacking Life-Saving Equipment
A recent survey has revealed that a large number of dental practices in the UK are lacking life-saving equipment. In a poll, over half of staff members from dental practices said that they were unsure whether or not there was a defibrillator at their place of work. The survey revealed that 54 per cent of […]
Survey Reveals Singaporeans Have Good Oral Health Habits
A survey has revealed that Singaporeans have good oral health habits. A poll of 400 people revealed that eight out of ten people brush their teeth twice a day and 70 percent of people visit their dentist for a check-up every twelve months. The survey, which was conducted by The Nielsen Company, was commissioned by […]
Dental Survey reveals that Chocolate makes us Smile more than Anything Else
A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed that chocolate makes us smile more than anything else. The survey, which was conducted as part of the National Smile Month campaign, showed that people enjoy the simple pleasures, with a bar of chocolate topping the poll for ‘things that make you smile’. […]
