There are 330 accredited dental hygiene education programs in the United States.
Source: American Dental Association
At least 4 out of 5 Americans aged 6 years and older have experienced tooth decay, irrespective of poverty or race/ethnicity status.
Source: NIH: Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges
17% of adults aged 65 or older have lost all of their teeth.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
