Delta Dental Report Highlights Oral Hygiene Habits in 2026
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Dental practices can use the 2026 Delta Dental consumer data to benchmark patient brushing/flossing compliance and to refine recall messaging that reinforces the 3-month toothbrush replacement interval.
Key points
- Delta Dental Plans Association released its 2026 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report on consumer oral-hygiene behaviors.
- 72% of surveyed U.S. adults report brushing twice daily and 73% report daily flossing.
- Only 55% of adults replace their toothbrush every three months; 46% of non-replacers cite forgetfulness.
- Preventive dental visits rose to 89% of 2025 patient visits, up from 84% in 2024.
Who should care
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