Oral Health and Well-Being in the United States

Do adults in your state feel that the condition of their mouth and teeth affects their ability to interview for a job? Do they reduce participation in social activities or limit day-to-day activities because of poor oral health? Why do high-income adults in your state not visit the dentist more frequently?  Do people expect they will lose some of their teeth as they grow older?

Oral Health & Well-Being in the United States summarizes select data on self-reported oral health status, attitudes and dental care utilization among United States adults as of 2015 based on an innovative household survey. See the report:

Oral Health and Well-Being in the United States (PDF) - see the national results in an easy to read infographic

Related resources:

• Commentary - So What? Now What? (PDF)
• Data & Methods (PDF)
• Data Tables (XLSX) with all data used in the reports
• Webinar recording and webinar slides (PPTX)
• Oral Health and Well-Being Among Seniors in the United States (PDF)

Click on the desired state to view its Oral Health & Well-Being report.