Over 4.5 million people putting off seeing a dentist
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- Published: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 07:39
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According to Bupa Dental Insurance more than 4.5 million people in the UK are putting off seeing the dentist. ‘Our research shows there are a number of barriers stopping employees looking after their oral health,’ Steve Gates, Bupa director said, “We’ve updated our dental insurance plans, making it easier for businesses to support their workforce and to accommodate busy employees.”
Bupa research found the top reasons for people not attending the dentist were:
- Not being able to take time off work
- Cost of appointments
- Fear of the dentist.
The study also found that more than two million Britons haven’t been to the dentist for over 10 years. And 8.5 million are leaving more than two years between dental appointments. Meanwhile, a third of respondents have never been to visit the hygienist.
‘All employers will want to keep their workforce in good shape,’ Dr Neil Sikka, chief dental officer for Bupa UK Insurance, says. ‘There’s a well-established link between oral health and general health’, he said, ‘As such it’s vital that we’re encouraging people to make regular visits to the dentist, as it can play a role maintaining their overall health.’
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