Singaporeans more lax in oral hygiene since pandemic: study

Uploaded By:  Paul Howell Submitted By:  Paul Howell Case Study:  No Change in lifestyle since the pandemic blamed for worsening oral hygiene. Singaporeans have not been taking care of their teeth since the pandemic started despite 89% believing good oral healthcare can benefit their overall health, according to a research by GSK Consumer Healthcare and IPSOS. The research found that Singaporeans have been lax in their oral hygiene, with only 19% regularly visiting the dentist for checkups or cleaning. Since the pandemic, 36% have reduced their frequency or stopped visiting the dentist during the pandemic. read more