Dental service use in Minnesota adults: MN Public Health Data Access - MN Dept. of Health
Adult dental visits
Adult dental visits by population characteristics:
Adult dental visits by health behavior and disease:
We analyzed the prevalence of adult dental visits by sex, age group, race and ethnicity, income, education, health literacy, disability status, smoking status, diabetes, heart disease and chronic kidney disease. Below we report on factors in Minnesota that are statistically significant.
Seven in 10 adults have yearly dental visits
7 out of every 10
Minnesota adults (18 years and older)
(73.4%, 95% CI = 72.6 to 74.2; n = 16,831)
Have at least one past year dental visit
2016
Yearly dental visits are important to maintain healthy gums and teeth, prevent dental disease, and identify any treatment needs. In 2016, 73% of Minnesota adults reported visiting a dentist or dental clinic within the past year, compared to 65% of U.S. adults (65.1%, 95% CI = 64.8 to 65.4, n = 486,303).
Past year dental visit by sex, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Male |
Female |
---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
136,773 |
192,198 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
62.2% |
67.8% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
61.8 to 62.6 |
67.4 to 68.2 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
5,654 |
6,952 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
69.5% |
77.1% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
68.3 to 70.8 |
76.0 to 78.2 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within sex groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota females were 1.1 times more likely to have visited a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to Minnesota males. U.S. females were 1.1 times more likely to have visited a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to U.S. males.
Past year dental visit by race and ethnicity, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
White |
African American or Black |
AI/AN |
Asian |
Hispanic |
Other race |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
36,553 |
4,081 |
1,116 |
1,416 |
23,328 |
1,424 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
67.0% |
59.7% |
52.8% |
74.1% |
56.7% |
59.5% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
66.3 to 67.8 |
57.8 to 61.7 |
48.0 to 57.6 |
70.7 to 77.6 |
55.8 to 57.6 |
56.2 to 62.7 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
2,423 |
119 |
53 |
76 |
381 |
76 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
77.5% |
63.9% |
62.5% |
65.2% |
55.2% |
64.2% |
|
95% Confidence Interval | 75.8 to 79.2 | 56.2 to 71.7 | 49.2 to 75.8 | 55.7 to 74.7 | 50.8 to 59.7 | 54.6 to 73.8 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within a single race and ethnicity groups (row percentages). “Other race” refers to non-Hispanic/Latino of another race not reported on this chart. Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, compared to Minnesota White adults, non-White (African American or Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Hispanic and Other race) adults were 1.2 times less likely and Hispanic adults were 1.4 times less likely to have visited a dentist or dental clinic within the past year.
In the United States, non-White, non-Asian adults were less likely to have visited a dentist or dental clinic within the past year, compared to White and Asian adults.
Past year dental visit by household income, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Less than $35K |
$35K or more |
---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
79,273 |
196,057 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
50.3% |
75.0% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
49.8 to 50.8 |
74.6 to 75.4 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
2,564 |
8,324 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
58.3% |
80.0% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
56.4 to 60.1 |
79.0 to 80.9 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within income groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota adults with a household income less than $35K were 1.4 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults with a household income of $35K or more.
U.S. adults with a household income less than $35K were 1.5 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults with a household income of $35K or more.
Past year dental visit by education level, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Less than High School |
High school graduate or general educational development (GED) |
Some college or technical school |
College graduate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
15,175 |
79,261 |
90,228 |
143,324 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
43.7% |
59.5% |
67.6% |
79.4% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
42.7 to 44.6 |
59.0 to 60.1 |
67.1 to 68.1 |
79.0 to 79.7 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
362 |
2,738 |
3,841 |
5,631 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
52.6% |
67.9% |
74.3% |
83.0% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
48.4 to 56.8 |
66.2 to 69.6 |
72.9 to 75.7 |
81.9 to 84.0 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within education groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota adults with less than a high school degree were 1.6 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults with a college degree.
U.S. adults with less than a high school degree were 1.8 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults with a college degree.
Past year dental visit by disability status, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Disability |
No Disability |
---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
17,337 |
300,614 |
|
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
48.2% |
66.5% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
47.1 to 49.3 |
66.2 to 66.8 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
500 |
11,757 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
60.0% |
74.2% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
55.3 to 63.7 |
73.4 to 75.1 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic and disability status (vision, cognitive, mobility, self-care and/or limitation). Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within disability status groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota adults with a disability were 1.2 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to Minnesota adults without a disability. U.S. adults with a disability were 1.2 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to U.S. adults without a disability. Access to dental clinics that are able to accommodate people with disabilities is one of the challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Past year dental visit by smoking status, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Current smokers |
Former smokers |
Never smokers |
---|---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
33,301 |
91,383 |
191,497 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
48.4% |
65.3% |
69.8% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
47.7 to 49.1 |
64.7 to 65.8 |
69.5 to 70.2 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
1,268 |
3,552 |
7,370 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
57.0% |
75.5% |
76.9% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
54.5 to 59.5 |
74.1 to 77.0 |
78.7 to 80.4 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic and smoking status (current, former, or never). Current smokers are defined as having smoked at least 100 packs of cigarettes in their entire life and now smokes every day or some days. Former smokers are defined as having smoked at least 100 packs of cigarettes in their entire life, but does not currently smoke. Never smokers are defined as not having smoked at least 100 packs of cigarettes in their entire life and does not currently smoke. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within smoking status groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota current smokers were 1.3 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to never smokers.
In the United States, current smokers were 1.4 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to never smokers.
Smokers are at increased risk for tooth decay, infections, periodontal disease (gum infection that destroys bone that leads to tooth loss) and oral and pharyngeal (mouth and throat) cancers. Regular visits to the dentist are important for early detection and treatment of these oral diseases.
Past year dental visit by diabetes, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Diabetes |
No diabetes |
---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
39,003 |
281,452 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
57.9% |
66.2% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
57.1 to 58.7 |
65.9 to 66.5 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
1,183 |
11,051 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
68.2% |
74.0% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
65.4 to 71.0 |
73.1 to 74.9 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic and a diagnosis of diabetes. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,303 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within diabetes status groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota adults with diabetes were 1.1 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to Minnesota adults without diabetes. U.S. adults with diabetes were 1.1 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to U.S. adults without diabetes.
People with uncontrolled diabetes have decreased saliva flow, increased thickening of blood vessels, and consistently higher blood sugar that weakens the body’s defense against bacterial infections. As a result, people with uncontrolled diabetes experience an increased risk of dry mouth, gum inflammation, thrush (fungal infection of the mouth and tongue) and periodontal disease (gum infection that destroys bone that leads to tooth loss).
Working with a primary care doctor or endocrinologist (diabetes doctor) to control blood sugar and regular visits to the eye doctor, foot doctor, and dentist to maintain good eye, foot, and oral health will benefit overall health.
Past year dental visit by cardiovascular disease, 2016
Source: Minnesota Department of Health. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
|
At least one past year dental visit |
Cardiovascular disease |
No cardiovascular disease |
---|---|---|---|
United States |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
11,122 |
317,172 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
51.2% |
65.6% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
49.7 to 52.7 |
65.3 to 65.9 |
Minnesota |
Number of adults aged 18 years and older |
337 |
12,252 |
|
Percent of adults aged 18 years and older |
63.3% |
73.7% |
|
95% Confidence Interval |
58.0 to 68.6 |
72.9 to 74.5 |
Data is based on survey respondent report of at least one past year visit to a dentist or dental clinic and diagnosis of angina, coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke. Total sample size = 486,303 (United States) and 16,831 (Minnesota). Data is weighted to reflect population characteristics. This chart represents percent past year dental visits within cardiovascular disease status groups (row percentages). Use caution when interpreting cell sizes less than 50 or 5% of the sample. See About the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for more information.
In 2016, Minnesota adults with cardiovascular disease were 1.2 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults without cardiovascular disease.
U.S. adults with cardiovascular disease were 1.3 times less likely to visit a dentist or dental clinic within the past year compared to adults without cardiovascular disease.
It is important for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) to have regular visits to the dentist as oral disease causing bacteria can travel to the heart and develop into a heart infection (endocarditis). Also, inflammation is a shared risk factor of both CVD and periodontal disease (gum infection that destroys bone that leads to tooth loss). Reducing inflammation by preventing or treating tooth decay and gum disease may improve cardiovascular health.