Children's preventive dental visits
Yearly dental visits by:
Yearly preventive dental visits can prevent tooth decay
Examples of preventive dental care include dental cleanings, pit and fissure sealants, and fluoride varnish. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend at least one preventive dental visit each year, starting by the child’s first birthday or when the first tooth appears, whichever comes first.
8 in 10 Minnesota children have at least one preventive dental visit
During 2011 to 2012, 8 out of 10 children had a preventive dental visit within the past year.
8 out of every 10
Minnesota children (1 to 17 years) (75.7%)
Have at least one preventive dental visit
2011 to 2012
Children past year preventive dental visit by age, 2011 to 2012
Source: National Survey of Children's Health.
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| Data indicator | 1 to 5 years | 6 to 11 years | 12 to 17 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Percent children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 54.3% | 87.6% | 85.1% |
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| 95% Confidence Interval | 53.0 to 55.7 | 86.7 to 88.5 | 84.1 to 86.1 |
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| Number children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 13,797 | 28,007 | 30,495 |
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| Estimated population | 10,782,309 | 21,334,326 | 21,271,270 |
| Minnesota | Percent children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 44.2% | 90.4% | 87.1% |
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| 95% Confidence Interval | 38.2 to 50.2 | 86.8 to 94.0 | 83.0 to 87.1 |
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| Number children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 255 | 533 | 591 |
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| Estimated population | 157,144 | 400,953 | 354,823 |
Data is based on a telephone survey of parent or guardian reported measures of non-institutionalized children (i.e., children not in jail, prison, or hospital setting). Total sample: United States = 90,240 and Minnesota = 1,735. Percentages are weighted to population characteristics. See About the Data: National Survey of Children’s Health for more information.
In Minnesota during 2011 to 2012, children under age 6 were 2.0 times less likely to have had a preventive dental visit within the past year compared to children 6 to 17 years.
Nationally, 54 percent of children under age 6 had a preventive dental visit within the past year compared to 86 percent of children 6 to 17 years.
Children past year preventive dental visit by household poverty level, 2011 to 2012
Data source: National Survey of Children's Health.
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| Data indicator | 0 to 99% federal poverty level (lowest income) | 100 to 199% federal poverty level | 200 to 399% federal poverty level | 400% or more federal poverty level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Percent children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 68.0% | 73.0% | 79.7% | 85.0% |
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| 95% Confidence Interval | 66.4 to 69.7 | 71.5 to 74.6 | 78.6 to 80.8 | 84.1 to 85.9 |
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| Number children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 9,583 | 12,097 | 22,202 | 28,417 |
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| Estimated population | 10,420,985 | 10,922,093 | 15,594,514 | 16,450,243 |
| Minnesota | Percent children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 58.3% | 73.2% | 75.9% | 84.4% |
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| 95% Confidence Interval | 48.1 to 68.5 | 65.7 to 80.8 | 71.0 to 80.8 | 80.5 to 88.3 |
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| Number children (1 to 17 years) with at least one past year preventive dental visit | 87 | 176 | 473 | 643 |
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| Estimated population | 100,920 | 149,611 | 332,523 | 329,837 |
Data is based on a telephone survey of parent or guardian reported measures of non-institutionalized children (i.e., children not in jail, prison, or hospital setting). Total sample: United States = 90,231 and Minnesota = 1,735. Percentages are weighted to population characteristics. See About the Data: National Survey of Children’s Health for more information.
Federal Poverty Level in the National Survey of Children’s Health data uses the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines calculated from parent or guardian reported income to determine program and benefit eligibility. Those above 400% of the federal poverty level have more income than those at or below 100%.
In Minnesota during 2011 to 2012, children living in households below 100% of the federal poverty level were 1.4 times less likely to have had a preventive dental visit within the past year, compared to children living in households at or above 400% of the federal poverty level.
Nationally, children living in households below 100% of the federal poverty level were 1.3 times less likely to have had a preventive dental visit within the past year, compared to children living in households at or above 400% of the federal poverty level.