ISP 5339 - Canadian Oral Health Survey (PDF, 131.82 KB)
A new national oral health survey
Oral health is an integral part of your overall health. From time to time, you may have a problem with your teeth or pain inside your mouth. Whether it is an ongoing or a one-time problem, it can affect your food choices, your sleep and even your ability to concentrate. At the same time, challenges accessing dental care services, paying for dental care and finding insurance coverage can also affect your oral health.
We are asking you to share your oral health experience by completing the Canadian Oral Health Survey (COHS), a project based on a partnership between Statistics Canada and Health Canada.
We want to hear your views, you can help make a difference!
By participating in the COHS, you will provide important information that will help guide future public health programs and research that will benefit you and your family for years to come.
The survey will help answer questions such as these:
- Are Canadians aware of publicly funded oral health programs?
- Are Canadians experiencing ongoing mouth problems or pain?
- Are Canadians satisfied with the overall appearance of their mouth?
- Are the costs of oral health care affecting Canadians’ ability to seek dental care treatment?
Why are we asking questions about members of your household?
Questions about the members of your household, such as those on age, gender and education, are asked to help Statistics Canada produce high-quality population-level estimates that are representative of Canadian adults, households and children living in the 10 Canadian provinces.
Participating is easy
To access your online questionnaire, please visit www.survey.statcan.gc.ca. Then, enter the secure access code found on your invitation letter.
Your privacy is important to us
This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, which ensures the information you provide will be kept strictly confidential. We do not release any information that could identify you or any member of your household.
For more information
Visit www.statcan.gc.ca/cohs.
Contact us
General enquiries: infostats@statcan.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-833-977-8287
TTY:1-866-753-7083
Thank you for your participation!