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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Condition of Children's Teeth
Measurement Period: 2011-2012
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This indicator shows the percentage of children ages 1-17 in which parent-report the child's teeth condition to be good, very good or excellent.
Why is this important?
Oral health is often taken for granted, but it is an essential part of our everyday lives. Good oral health enhances our ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and convey our feelings and emotions through facial expressions. Studies have showed that proper oral hygiene, such as daily brushing and flossing, and receiving regular preventive services, can prevent tooth decay and gum disease and improve overall health.
94.9%
Source:
National Survey of Children's Health
Measurement period: 2011-2012
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: August 2013
Measurement period: 2011-2012
Maintained by: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Last update: August 2013
Compared to
Graph Selections
Data Source
- National Survey of Children's Health
Maintained By: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Children's Health, Children