Connecticut has the highest percentage of adults visiting a dentist within the last year, according to WalletHub.
WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using 26 metrics related to dental habits and oral health. Each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for dental health. For more on methodology, click here.
5 states with highest percentage of adults who visited the dentist in the past year:
1. Connecticut
2. Hawaii
3. Massachusetts
4. Minnesota
5. District of Columbia
5 states with lowest percentage of adults who visited the dentist in the past year:
1. Mississippi
2. West Virginia
3. Arkansas
4. Louisiana
5. Tennessee