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Private vs. Public Dental Insurance
If they had to choose now, half of the people would prefer private over public insurance, compared to 30% that would go for a public one. More men than women are likely to stay with their public...
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Having a Regular Dentist or Not?
Four in five people have a dentist they regularly go to. Main reasons: satisfaction and trust. The other 1/5 of respondents choose a dentist considering two main aspects: 1) convenient location; and 2)...
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Is Food Important for Oral Health?
Over 90% of people are convinced that food choices affect oral health. Approx. 40% of respondents, though, believe starchy foods (wholegrains, refined grains, savory foods with flour, baked sweets) are...
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Is Dental Self-Treatment Safe?
82.8% of respondents, who have tried dental self-treatment, have experienced a few or many complications afterwards. Why still choosing it then? “There is no waiting time” and “I’ve had similar issues...
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Stress Affects Oral Care
Every fourth respondent takes worse care of their teeth when exposed to high stress levels. Brushing less often and/ or for a shorter time seem to be the most common bad habits when life gets hectic....
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Informational Materials in the Dentist’s Office
Only 1.4% of respondents don’t pay attention to informational materials in the dentist’s office. Most people look at brochures and posters; less read magazines, watch TV or use any interactive content....
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Do People Trust Online Dentist Reviews?
“As long as I am good at my job, online reviews are not important” – said no one in the 21st century. Online reviews can make or break a business and dental offices are no exception. A recent survey on...
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What’s the Right Way to Brush Teeth?
27.3% of respondents believe the ideal way of brushing teeth is with short back-and-forth movements. Experts disagree and advise to start from the gum and use circular, up-and-down motions. More...
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Is Cash the Right Reward for Losing a Milk Tooth?
The majority of respondents think it’s right to give cash to children when they lose a milk tooth. Parents are even more convinced with 83% of them supporting this practice. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Share in...
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Patient Voice: The Best Wall Color for Dental Offices
The majority of survey participants point purely white as the perfect color of the walls in their dentist’s office. Other preferred options include pastel colors and landscape wallpapers. Check out...
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Is Teledentistry the Future of Dentistry?
The majority of respondents expect to try out teledentistry within the next 5 years. They see its main potential in areas of health promotion & prevention education, dental disease diagnosis &...
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How Loyal Are Patients to Their Dentist?
37% of respondents have remained loyal to their dentist in the past 10 years. Only 13% switched to a new dentist 3 times or more during the same period. Check out more interesting statistics in our...
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Fear of the Dentist Triggered by Bad Dental Experiences
One-third of survey participants developed fear of dentists after experiencing a bad dental experience. The top three worst dental experiences for people seem to be: 1) Painful procedure 2) Long...
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Hygiene Matters Most to Dental Patients
Top hygiene at the dental office matters. That’s what the majority of respondents shared when asked about the most important factors for creating a positive first impression. See the other essential...
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Better Teeth = Better Relationships?
Enjoying good oral health often results in more kissing and/ or increased sexual activity, a recent survey on DentaVox reveals. It also leads to more social contacts and more frequent talks to random...
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Is Mandatory Oral Health Education a Good Idea?
DentaVox survey results show that almost all respondents believe oral health education should be part of the curriculum in schools. According to the majority, the ideal format of presenting information...
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Amalgam Fillings: Good or Bad?
Although more than half of respondents claim amalgam fillings are safe, 21% of them believe dentists shouldn’t use them anymore. See other key findings on the topic. The post Amalgam Fillings: Good or...
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Why People Don’t Practice Dental Prevention
Respondents in a recent DentaVox survey claim that regular dental check-ups and tooth cleanings are the essential elements of oral disease prevention. But do busy schedules interfere with health? It...
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Natural Scenes on the Walls?
One third of DentaVox survey respondents believe natural scenes are the best choice for wall decorations at dental offices. What would you prefer to see on the walls while being treated? Share in the...
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Teeth as Tools: Top Use Cases
Respondents in a recent DentaVox survey define using teeth as tools as the second most harmful oral habit after smoking. However, nearly 1/3 of them practise it. The top 5 use cases of teeth as tools...
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