The American Dental Association in collaboration with Crest® and Oral-B® revealed findings from a national public opinion survey on oral health care. While Americans deem the smile the most important physical attribute, a surprising 37 percent of Americans don’t know that poor oral health has been associated with serious health conditions such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. Learn more about the survey results, cavity prevention tips and some important reasons to see your dentist.

• Press Release
  
  • New National Public Opinion Survey Reveals Important Findings on Oral Health Care Perceptions

• Important Documents
  
  • The Public Speaks Up on Oral Heath Care: An ADA and Crest/Oral-B
    Survey | PDF file/3.25MB
  • Some Important Reasons to See Your Dentist | PDF file/160k
  • Ways to Keep Your Smile Healthy | PDF file/168k
  • Cavity Prevention Tips from the American Dental Association | PDF file/24k
    

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Presentation of Survey Findings

All videos are in Quicktime format.

• Introduction: Broadband/77MB | Dial up/2MB
  
  
• Key Findings: Broadband/145MB | Dial up/3.76MB
  
  
• Recommendations: Broadband/105MB | Dial up/2.75-MB

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Presenters

		Ada S. Cooper, D.D.S. Private practice, New York and Consumer Advisor American Dental Association About Dr. Cooper | PDF file/220k
		J. Leslie Winston, D.D.S, Ph.D. Director Professional and Scientific Relations, North America Procter and Gamble Professional Oral Health About Dr. Winston | PDF file/224k
		Geoff Feinberg Senior Account Director and Vice President Roper Public Affairs & Media division of GfK Custom Research North America About Mr. Feinberg | PDF file/240k

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This national public survey project is a result of a collaboration between the ADA and Crest/Oral-B.  Please click these links for more information.