admin posted on June 15, 2009 15:55
The recession has taken a bite out of dentist’s pockets with a new survey showing more than a third (35%) of Kiwi women have postponed dental checkups because of financial worries.
The Oral-B Manual Toothbrush study investigated the oral health and spending habits of New Zealanders during the current economic downturn.
Thirty five percent of Kiwi women and 25% of men said they had postponed a visit to the dentist in the past year to save money*.
The survey results have the New Zealand Dental Association concerned, with its President Mark Goodhew saying Kiwis need to be aware they are putting their health at risk.