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 2023-24, 20.7% of Florida’s 9th graders had untreated decay, and 29.2% had dental sealants.
- 31.6% indicated they drank soda or juice one to two times per day in the past seven days
- 34.4% said they drank soda three to five times per day
- 5.8% had missed one to two days school days for dental related problems in the past 12 months
In 2021-22, 29.3% of Florida’s third graders had untreated decay, and 36.9% had dental sealants.
County Oral Health Data
View the county-specific oral health profile for data and analysis.
- 43.9% indicated they drank no soda in the past 30 days
- 41.4% said they drank soda one to two times per day
- 65.0% said they one to two sugar sweetened beverages each day
Surveillance and Screening Reports
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 in Florida:
Dental Workforce Reports
Since 2009, the Public 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 health care policy.
Resources
Child Indicators
Agency for Health Care Administration provides demographic data of Florida Medicaid dental clients as well as summary information on managed care plans.
National Survey of Children Health provides several national and statewide oral health data among children ages 0-17 years.
Adults Indicators
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.
Oral Cancer Indicators
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.
Other Oral Health Data and Surveillance Information
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.