Income Disparities in Oral Health and Well-Being for U.S. Adults

Despite some improvements since a landmark Surgeon General’s report in 2000, unacceptable numbers of adults across all income levels suffer from dental problems that degrade their quality of life. And it is cost that prevents them from getting the care they need, according to Oral Health & Well-being in the United States, a report produced by the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute. Our infographic below highlights some of the key findings in the report that pertain to low-income adults.

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