This awareness article is shared by scanO – presenting the 2024 India Dental report, which highlights alarming insights into India’s oral health based on the AI-dental screening company’s platform research.
Findings reveal that the average Indian suffers from six dental diseases, with dental stains (64%), tooth decay (48%), and attrition (46%) being the most common issues. These findings highlight significant gaps in preventive care and serve as a calling for immediate action to address the country’s growing oral health crisis.
Indians grapple with six dental diseases on average: India’s 2024 scanO dental recap
64% of Indians Struggle with Stains, 48% Face Tooth Decay, and 46% Experience Attrition
India, January 22, 2025 – scanO, India’s leading AI-powered dentistry ecosystem, today released its India Dental Report for 2024. Based on platform data collected over the past year, the report highlights key oral health trends, revealing that the average Indian faces six dental diseases. The report identifies dental stains (64%), tooth decay (48%), and tooth attrition (46%) as the most prevalent oral health issues across the country. States like Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Karnataka have the highest recorded cases, painting a concerning picture of the nation’s oral health.
64% of Indians Affected by Dental Stains
The report shows that 64% of Indians are grappling with dental stains caused by common dietary habits and lifestyle choices. Tea, coffee, and turmeric-based dishes, staples in the Indian diet, contribute to persistent staining. Smoking and chewing betel nuts further compound the issue.
Urban populations increasingly seek cosmetic dental solutions to address stains, but many in rural and semi-urban areas delay care due to limited access, fear, or lack of awareness.
Tooth Decay Impacts Nearly Half of India’s Population
Tooth decay, affecting 48% of Indians, is identified as the most widespread dental condition. It begins with plaque accumulation in pits and fissures, leading to cavities that often go unnoticed until severe stages. Poor oral hygiene and frequent sugar consumption are primary contributors, particularly among children and young adults. Left untreated, decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss, highlighting the importance of early detection and regular dental visits.
46% of Indians Experience Tooth Attrition
Attrition affects 46% of individuals, caused by enamel erosion due to dietary habits, stress-induced grinding, and misaligned teeth. Stress-related clenching, particularly in urban areas, is a growing contributor to this condition. Attrition often progresses silently, leading to sensitivity and shortened teeth. Severe cases can result in chronic pain and long-term damage if not addressed early.
“India’s oral health crisis is a stark reminder of how neglecting prevention can snowball into widespread public health challenges,” said Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, CEO and Co-founder, scanO. “Stains, tooth decay and attrition may seem like surface-level concerns, but they expose systemic gaps that stretch far beyond oral health, affecting productivity and overall quality of life. The road ahead demands a fundamental shift in how we approach healthcare—by breaking barriers of accessibility, resistance, and awareness. At scanO, we are unlocking a culture of prevention by leveraging AI diagnostics to bring care directly to people’s fingertips, whether through a mobile app or kiosks at their local dental clinics or in underserved regions. Prevention is the foundation step on which India’s smiles will thrive.”
Here are some tips from Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali to make oral care a daily habit:
(Dr. Vidhi Bhanushali, CEO and Co-founder of scanO, on how proper routines and AI-driven solutions like scanO can drive a culture of prevention in India.)
Brush Twice Daily: Clean your teeth with fluoride toothpaste every morning and night to keep cavities at bay.
Don’t Skip Flossing: Remove plaque and food particles from hard-to-reach areas to prevent gum disease.
Cut Down on Sugar: Minimize sugary snacks and drinks to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Say No to Tobacco: Smoking and chewing tobacco can stain your teeth, damage gums, and lead to serious oral health issues.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly: Schedule regular check-ups to catch problems early and avoid costly treatments later.
Act Quickly: Don’t ignore signs like sensitivity, discoloration, or bleeding gums—early intervention can save teeth and smiles.
Methodology:
This research is based on data collected through scanO’s AI-powered platform, analyzing responses from 1,76,763 individuals across India between January 2024 and December 2024. The study focused on assessing key trends in oral health, including the prevalence of dental stains, attrition, and related lifestyle factors. Participants were selected from diverse urban and semi-urban regions, ensuring a representative sample of India’s population. scanO’s platform leverages advanced AI diagnostics to provide accurate insights into oral health patterns. All data was anonymized and aggregated to maintain participant confidentiality. scanO adheres to the highest standards of data integrity and employs methodologies aligned with globally recognized research principles, ensuring reliable and actionable findings.
About scanO
scanO is a Pune-based health-tech company redefining preventive oral care through AI-powered innovation. The scanO AI ecosystem comprises three dental care solutions — scanO mobile app; scanO air kiosk; and scanO engage app. Collectively, the scanO AI ecosystem effortlessly streamlines dentistry workflows so dentists can focus on delivering holistic, high quality patient-centric outcomes more effortlessly. Since 2018, scanO has performed over 19 lakh scans across India, the UAE, South Africa, and Zambia. As at. Made in India for the world, scanO’s AI-powered technology combines precision and accessibility, empowering clinicians to elevate patient care globally. Committed to transforming oral health, scanO is setting a new standard in prevention, helping communities achieve healthier futures, one scan at a time.
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Good Girl, Bad Blood book Review
Welcome dear readers! If you’re not new here, then welcome back!! (okay, I finally changed my introduction a little. Achievement unlocked!)
As you know, (if you didn’t, then you will now) there are two more books to the ‘Good Girl’s Guide to murder’ series, and I’ve read both. If you haven’t read the first review yet, go read it before starting this one, or else you won’t understand half the things it’s related to.
Let’s start with the second one.
I present to you my latest book of interest: Good Girl, Bad Blood, also by Holly Jackson
Here we can see Pippa continuing her investigations, however, with a different case this time. Connor was one of her friends, in the previous books, right? Now his brother has gone missing, and the police yet again refuse to do anything as he seems a low-risk case. (Very typical of the police, as far as I’ve read in books.)
Pip had decided to start a podcast, to tell everyone how Andie Bell had really died. And she named it “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” podcast…how oddly fitting, huh? There she starts getting a lot of troll comments, since it’s obvious people don’t like how she seems to find out the truth about mysteries they want to cover up.
Of course, the only person who will take up the case is Pip, and she tries to investigate it as non-problematically as possible. Also, now there is the trial of Max Hasting in court for Nat D’Silva’s case against him. His lawyer keeps trying to impose large fines on Pip, and this keeps fueling her annoyance.
The real person behind Jamie’s disappearance is very near and close at hand, but who is he? Will Pip be able to find out in time, before she ‘disappears’ herself, too?
Overall this book was actually better than the first one in the series, due to obvious reasons. We see how Pip herself is learning that trying to cling to ‘the truth’ in murder cases would get her in a legal case or end up possibly not alive any longer, and decides to hide most of the truth till she has rock-solid evidence. In the first book, Pip’s attitude is more like: “Oh, it’s the truth, obviously they’ll believe it even though it sounds impossible”, and of course that works out in the long run. (that was irony.)
I liked how the plot twists so suddenly and darkly, because while in the middle of the book I felt like the story was not getting anywhere. As I said in my previous review, I felt a few loose threads were never wrapped up, some leads were not followed up. Well, in this book, at least half of it clicks into place. So, if you need to read this series, buy the whole set or you will remain in blissful ignorance.
We can also see how Ravi and Pip’s relationship develops better and they become closer. And Cara and Pip were always together no matter what, so I liked how the wholesome friendship was still there. Slowly, even Nat D’Silva began to warm to her after she showed her the empathy she required, which was nice to read among all the murder cases. (That last part was very out of place, I know, sorry.)
One of the best things about this book series is that we can see how some friendships remain through time, some become on-the-surface relations while some never work out. (The last part was for Lauren and Ant, spoiler alert)
It also depicts how sometimes it’s needed to push some people away to protect yourself and them.
While this book contained less humour than the first one, I couldn’t care less because the intensity of the plot makes up for it. Except for the first bit, before Pip took up the case, where everything seemed a bit more normal.
The plot twist toward the end made my jaw drop to the ground (I know that’s not possible because no one’s jaw muscles are that flexible, but I do know my mouth did open) And the fact that the story focuses on so many modern issues like cat-fishing, hacking, etc is amazing work.
Well, Goodbye for today, readers! I will meet you in another post (which I know will be a book review, because I already started it, but I’m going to pretend it’s not.)
Cheerio 🙂
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao -A decade of walking the talk
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao -A decade of walking the talk.Save the Girl Child and Educate her.It was launched in 22nd January 2015 by Government of India.Today marks a decade of making the girl child become the symbol of change in India.
It’s not easy.There’s still a lot to achieve. But a few of our favourite schemes have helped this project of GOI become a beacon of hope.
Sukanya Samriddhi
Sainik School for women
Kanyashree by the Government of West Bengal
Swach Bharat
Women entrepreneur support. All aim to help women do more .
Mandatory Maternity leave.
Ujjala scheme
Support from the womb and the life beyond is a big responsibility.The Government is doing it’s part ,as a society we must do ours.The RG Kar doctor’s death is the point we must remember which needs work.Not only we need to train girls in self defence but also make workplaces safer and help raise sons who understand the value of supporting and strengthening their women partner.
Weed out the predators and evil amongst humans and women will rise higher.Saving the girl child is a good start.Now make them unstoppable warriors like Maa Durga.
