According to a survey among U.S. adults, relevant differences were reported by consumers with and without coverage when deciding to go to the dentist. It was reported that 85 percent of adults with insurance coverage visited the dentist at least once during 2022, while this rate dropped to 64 percent among adults with no insurance. This gap was slightly smaller when comparing children.
This graph shows the differences in dental visits of U.S. consumers with and without insurance in 2022.
Percentage of U.S. adults and children who visited the dentist at least once in 2022, by insurance status
Characteristic
With coverage
Without coverage
Adults
85%
64%
Children
86%
72%
Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Percentage of respondents85%85%86%86%64%64%72%72%With coverageWithout coverageAdultsChildren
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