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Oral Health Data
Public Health Dental Program
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Mailing Address
Public Health Dental Program
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A14
Tallahassee, FL 32399
The Public Health Dental Program collects and analyzes statewide and county data on the oral health status and access to dental services of Florida's residents.
- During 2017-2018, 24% of Head Start children ages 3-6 years had untreated decay.
- About 29.3% of third grade children had untreated decay and 36.9% had dental sealants during 2021-2022.
- In 2018, 65.7% of adults visited a dental clinic and 45.8% had a permanent teeth removed because of gum disease.
- The average number of natural teeth present among older adults ages 60 years and older were 15.2 out of 32 teeth, and 19.2% did not have any teeth in 2015-2016.
For county level data, visit the oral health profile on Florida Health CHARTS.
- Surveillance Reports
- Dental Workforce Reports
- Data Briefs and Infographics
The Public Health Dental Program has conducted several basic screening surveys among various populations to monitor oral health status, risk factors, and access to dental services.
Since 2009, thePublic Health Dental Program has developed a biennial workforce survey for Florida's dentists and dental hygienists to obtain information concerning the dental workforce and its changing landscape which would better inform health care policymakers and shape oral healthcare policy development.
Dentist Workforce Reports
Dental Hygienist Workforce Reports
Resources
- Child Indicators
- Adults Indicators
- Oral Cancer Indicators
- Other Oral Health Data and Surveillance Information
Agency for Health Care Administration provides demographic data of Florida Medicaid dental clients as well as summary information on managed care plans.
Children Medical Services collects data on the utilization of Medicaid services among children ages 0-20 years, including dental services.
National Survey of Children Health provides several national and statewide oral health data among children ages 0-17 years.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System has data on the percentage of dental visits and teeth removed among adults.
Florida Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System collects information on the oral health care of women before, during, and after pregnancy.
Florida Cancer Data System is Florida's statewide cancer registry that collects cancer incidence data including oral cancer.
National Cancer Institute generates oral cancer statistics by many factors.
State Cancer Profiles contains oral cancer statistics by county and health service area.
Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors contains many resources on oral health data and surveillance.
Oral Health Data contains state level data for select indicators from the National Oral Health Surveillance System.
Health Resources and Services Administration has data on federally qualified health centers as well as dental health provider shortage areas.
National Health Interview Survey has national data on dental care access and coverage.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey contains national and statewide data on many oral health indicators including dental care access and dental conditions.
National Oral Health Data Portal includes consolidated datasets on oral health status, attitudes, cost, utilization, and access to care.
Oral Health Florida provides annual estimates of key oral health indicators.
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