Dental Care Habits Predict Broader Preventive Health Behaviors in College Students

Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate their overall health more positively, according to new study.

Dental care reflects overall health for college students, study finds

For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with dental exams were also more likely to schedule eye and physical exams, carry health insurance, and rate their overall health more positively, according to a recent study.

Study Finds Dental Health Mirrors Overall Well-Being in College Students

A comprehensive new study carried out at George Mason University reveals a compelling link between students’ dental care habits and their broader approach to health maintenance. This research highlights that undergraduates who consistently attend dental exams are also more likely to engage in other preventive healthcare activities, including scheduling eye and physical examinations, maintaining health […]