The Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) and Oral Health America (OHA), together with Crest and Oral-B, are convening in Washington, DC, today for a day of advocacy for oral health education among the U.S. Hispanic population.
The Capitol Hill event is part of the Fall for Smiles campaign, which is led by OHA.
According to a survey led by the HDA Foundation and sponsored by Crest and Oral-B, 67% of Hispanics rated their overall oral health as excellent or good; however, almost the same percentage (65%) experienced at least one oral health issue in the past year. The survey also found that Hispanics have misperceptions and knowledge gaps when it comes to basic oral health. For instance, 30% are either unsure or believe that cavities will go away on their own if you brush regularly.
Those statistics underscore a true need for oral health education and prevention among the Hispanic population, HDA President Lilia Larin, DDS, noted in a press release.
