This metric reflects the percentage of adults who, for any reason, did not visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year. Survey data was collected through the Behavioral Risk Factor ...

Dental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels ... No statistically significant interaction was found ...

The first dentist visit should occur when a child's first tooth erupts, with preventive guidance on diet, brushing, and oral care. Studies report that around 50% of children experience tooth decay ...