Dental Trade Alliance releases latest Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait study

Posted: April 5, 2023
Edited by Dentaltown staff

ARLINGTON, Va.— The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) has officially released its 2022 Oral Healthcare Can’t Wait study highlighting the significant connection between oral healthcare and the overall health of Americans. The new study is a refreshed look at an earlier study commissioned by the DTA and focuses specifically on populations of the country that are under-insured or completely without dental insurance.

Key findings of the study, performed by Dr. Uma Kelekar, Assistant Professor of Health Care Management and Legal Studies at the Marymount University School of Business Administration, include:
  • $7.4 billion in diabetes-related healthcare costs could be subverted by improved and regular periodontal care.
  • 126 million hours of work and school absence in the country annually can be attributed to unplanned or emergency dental care.
  • $22.8 billion in US healthcare costs could be saved annually with increased access to care and awareness of the importance of oral health.
Detailed information about the study and downloadable fact sheets for patients, business owners, and government officials can all be downloaded at oralhealthcarecantwait.com. These materials have been created in response to the findings of the study are being used to help bring awareness to various audiences throughout the United States.

For more information, visit dentaltradealliance.org.

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