According to the WalletHub.com’s Personal Finance Study Report, Connecticut has been named the state with the 5th best dental health.
In order to determine where people have the healthiest teeth and gums in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 26 key indicators of dental wellness. WalletHub data set ranges from the share of adolescents who visited a dentist in the past year to dental treatment costs to dentists per capita.
“2020 was a difficult year for all of us, as the coronavirus pandemic reached the US in March,” said Dr. Tam Le, President of the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA).
The pandemic has caused some Connecticut residents to delay dental visits, both for routine appointments or if they had specific issues related to their teeth or gums. According to the statewide survey the CSDA commissioned Connecticut-based Spectrum Associates Market Research to conduct in October 2020, 87% of residents indicate they visit a dentist in a typical year, only 63% indicated they had done so in 2020 at the time of the survey.
“Understandably, some people opted to put off a dental visit due to coronavirus, but many still plan to get to their dentist. We are pleased that dental health continues to be a priority for the residents of Connecticut,” continued Dr. Le.
Also, according to the survey, Connecticut had the highest percentage of adults who visited a dentist in the past year; and the third highest percentage of adolescents who visited a dentist this past year.
To view the full report, visit: https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-best-worst-dental-health/31498
About the Connecticut State Dental Association
The Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) has approximately 2,300 members. As the trusted leader and voice for oral health care in Connecticut, the CSDA has advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1864. For more information about the CSDA, or to find a CSDA Member Dentist to make your next dental appointment, visit www.csda.com.
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