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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
Children Receiving Preventive Dental Care
Measurement Period: 2011-2012
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This indicator shows the percentage of children ages 1-17 who saw a dentist for preventive dental care such as check-ups and dental cleanings one or more times in the past 12 months.
Why is this important?
Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. It is recommended that adults and children see a dentist on a regular basis. Professional dental care helps maintain the overall health of the teeth and mouth, and provides for early detection of more serious oral health issues.
82.3%
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
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Data Source
- National Survey of Children's Health
Maintained By: DC Healthy Communities Collaborative
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Children's Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Children