Here in America, we have agencies like the American Dental Association (ADA), which helps guide both consumers and dentists in best practices for caring for our teeth. From recommendations like brushing twice a day for two minutes each time and flossing at least once per day, to fluoride recommendations, the ADA helps keep our teeth healthy and our smiles bright. But dental care practices vary around the world, with many countries having their own dental associations and rituals.Recently, a study was compiled by the group SUNSTAR, entitled the 2021 Global Healthy Thinking Report. In cooperation with companies such as GUM, Butler, and Ora2, the study aimed to examine the oral health routines and habits from across the globe, and included data from 15 different countries.Some countries included the United States, Italy, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Thailand, Brazil and several more, and ranked the healthcare habits of the more than 15,000 respondents of each country.In the survey, the United Kingdom ranked highest in most satisfied and least oral health problems, with Thailand ranking the lowest. In fact, one in ten people in Thailand reported no problems with their teeth.In Spain and Germany, respondents said their biggest oral health problem was smoking, while China cited sugary snacks, and Italy, Indonesia, and Brazil all cited staining drinks such as red wine and coffee as their biggest oral health vices.In Asia, many respondents said that bad breath was an issue, while only eight percent of Brazilians said bad breath was a problem (the lowest amount in the survey).Here in the United States, the survey reports that only seven percent are satisfied with their smiles, and would not want cosmetic improvements, while 18 percent of those in the Netherlands would not want any cosmetic oral interventions, making the Netherlands the most satisfied with their smiles.As for the biggest impact the pandemic has played on oral health, Argentinians reported skipping the most dental exams. A full 44 percent of Argentinians missed appointments, while only 12 percent in Japan missed their annual or biannual exams. Here in America, more Americans are reporting tooth sensitivity during the pandemic. In Indonesia, many combatted the reduced time at the dentist by brushing more frequently, with 45 percent increasing the practice.The findings show that while we’re not alone in sometimes letting our oral health slide, we definitely have some ‘brushing up’ to do around the globe!