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Adult oral health survey 2023
A report on the findings of the 2023 adult oral health survey.
Applies to England
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This survey was designed as a continuation of the long-running adult dental health surveys, carried out in the United Kingdom since 1968. The current release only applies to England.
This survey release includes data on the:
- clinical examination of respondents’ teeth and mouth
- impacts of oral health
- usual patterns of dental attendance
- oral health-related behaviours
The survey was carried out between June 2023 and April 2024 with a representative sample of adults aged 16 years and over.
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