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Article: Nobel Biocare Unveils Results of the Largest U.S. Consumer Dental Survey.
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- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- March 11, 2009
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Nobel Biocare announced the results of the largest known consumer survey in dentistry at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration. The survey, which evaluated the responses of nearly 55,000 consumers, provides new insight into the prevalence of missing teeth in America and the general lack of understanding about the health consequences of missing teeth. Importantly, the survey revealed the emphasis consumers place on their smile when considering their overall appearance (see also Biotechnology Business).
The survey found that smile and appearance of teeth scored the highest (first and second, respectively) in terms of importance to personal ...