Dr Bicuspid (3/18) reported, “In recognition of World Oral Health Day on March 20, Delta Dental has published a survey that shows Americans are focused on their oral health and recognize its integral role in their overall health, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The survey of more than 1,000 US adults “conducted between December 28, 2020, and January 8, 2021,” found “90% of Americans believe that maintaining oral health is essential to protecting their overall health during the pandemic.” In addition, “72% of Americans are paying closer attention to their oral care habits at home as a result of COVID-19,” and “93% of Americans plan to visit the dentist in 2021.”
Meanwhile, Dentistry Today (3/15) reported that the FDI World Dental Federation organizes World Oral Health Day , which “spreads messages about good oral hygiene practices for adults and children and illustrates the importance of oral health in maintaining general health and well-being.”
