New Delta Dental Institute survey indicates that almost half of U.S. adults cite inflation among top concerns for delaying or canceling dental cleanings since 2021

Survey also found that adding dental coverage to Medicare and Medicaid has bipartisan support WASHINGTON, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New public opinion research released today from the Delta Dental Institute found that U.S. adults were more likely to report that concerns about inflation and rising prices, rather than concerns about COVID-19, prompted them to delay oral health care. Delta Dental Institute (PRNewsfoto/Delta Dental Institute) The poll found that 95% of adults agree oral health is essential to overall health. Almost 6 in 10 said they would continue to receive routine, preventive dental care to avoid major health care costs down the line, even if money were tight. But almost half of adults surveyed — including 42% of dental and health care workers — said they delayed or canceled a dental cleaning, citing inflation and rising costs as their primary concern. Adults in lower income brackets were much more likely to delay oral health care than their higher-earning counterparts. " Everyone deserves a healthy smile, but that can be harder to come by if costs are a barrier to care, particularly for those in underserved communities, " said Jason Daughn, chief public affairs officer at Delta Dental Plans Association. " At Delta Dental, we understand that oral health is critical to overall health. That ' s why, as part of our focus on whole-person health, we ' re investing in innovative research, products, technology, and partnerships to help ensure equitable access t...
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