Oral and Dental Health

(Data are for the U.S.)

 

Morbidity

• Percent of children ages 2-5 with untreated dental caries: 19.5% (2001-2004)
• Percent of children ages 6-19 years with untreated dental caries: 22.9% (2001-2004)
• Percent of adults ages 20-64 years with untreated dental caries: 26.8% (2001-2004)

Source: Health, United States:  2008, table 77

 

Health care use

• Percent of children ages 2-17 with a dental visit in the past year: 77% (2007)
• Percent of adults ages 18-64 with a dental visit in the past year: 63% (2007)
• Percent of adults ages 65 and over with a dental visit in the past year: 58% (2007)

Source: Health, United States:  2008, table 96

 

More data

• Edentulism (loss of all natural teeth), ages 18+ Health Data Interactive table in health conditions folder
• Frequencies and percents of absence of teeth by age, sex, and race/ethnicity Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2008, tables 11, 12
• Tooth decay Health Data Interactive table in health conditions folder
• Trends in oral health status, U.S. 1988-1994 and 1999-2004