1、The 2024 State of Americas Oral Health and Wellness ReportCommissioned by Delta Dental Plans AssociationTable of contents2Foreword from James W.Hutchison,President&CEO,Delta Dental Plans Association Adults increasingly understand the vital role of oral health in overall wellness,including the link t

2、o specific chronic conditions Proper oral hygiene can support mental health 7A message from Joseph Dill,DDS,MBA,Chief Dental Ofcer,Delta Dental Plans Association 8More adults adhere to preventive oral health care habits to avoid serious dental and financial repercussions Preventive dental visits are

3、 on the rise while unexpected visits declineDental insurance coverage among adults reaches a 5-year high About the research3510111422024 State of Americas Oral Health and Wellness ReportForeword from James W.HutchisonPresident&CEO,Delta Dental Plans AssociationThis years“State of Americas Oral Healt

4、h and Wellness Report”fuels optimism about our nations health because it reflects a continued understanding of oral healths vital role in overall wellness.The annual report commissioned by Delta Dental provides data and analysis regarding the oral and overall health behaviors of adults and children

5、across the country,and this years report provides new insight into consumers recognition of oral healths link to chronic conditions,oral hygienes connection to mental health,and the benefits of routine preventive care.One particularly notable finding is that an overwhelming majority of adults(91%)be

6、lieve that a dental visit is as important as an annual physical.At Delta Dental,we know that oral health is critical to person-centered care,similar to annual check-ups,preventive screenings,and vaccinations,and this finding demonstrates that Americans recognize this,too.The increasing prioritizatio