Data is based on an open mouth screening – the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) standardized survey. Analyzable sample size = 944 of 1,032 residents screened within a stratified random sample of 31 Minnesota Medicare or Medicaid eligible skilled nursing facilities with at least 30 beds. Treatment urgency refers to how soon an individual should visit the dentist for clinical diagnosis and any necessary treatment. None: The individual has no obvious pain, infection or swelling. Follow regular dental checkup schedule. Early care need: The individual has untreated tooth decay, but no signs or symptoms that include pain, infection, swelling, broken or missing tooth or filling, or ill-fitting dentures that are difficult to use. Seek dental care within several weeks. Urgent care need: The individual has untreated tooth decay with symptoms that include pain, infection, swelling, or a suspicious lesion. Seek care within 24 to 48 hours. See About the Data: Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults for more information.

Data is based on an open mouth screening – the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) standardized survey. Analyzable sample size = 944 of 1,032 residents screened within a stratified random sample of 31 Minnesota Medicare or Medicaid eligible skilled nursing facilities with at least 30 beds. Periodontal care need was not measured for 272 residents (unknown = 20 and complete tooth loss = 252). See About the Data: Basic Screening Survey for Older Adults for more information.