Do 9 out of 10 dentists really recommend that toothpaste? | Mona Chalabi - a podcast by TED

You've probably heard claims like 9 out of 10 dentists recommend so-and-so toothpaste. But how can you tell what's a marketing ploy versus a solid statistic? In this episode, Mona shares three questions to ask yourself when you're faced with a suspicious statistic. (You don't need your wisdom teeth to figure it out!) Want to hear more from Mona? Check out her podcast Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi, from the TED Audio Collective.

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