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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

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Dentist Rate

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Measurement Period: 2022
This indicator shows the rate of dentists per 100,000 population.

Why is this important?

Oral health has been shown to impact overall health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of all adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay, or tooth caries, and one in seven adults ages 35 to 44 years old has periodontal (gum) disease. Tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic infectious disease affecting children in the U.S., and impacts more than a quarter of children ages 2 to 5 and more than half of children ages 12 to 15. Given these serious health consequences, it is important to maintain good oral health. It is recommended that adults and children see a dentist on a regular basis. Professional dental care helps to maintain the overall health of the teeth and mouth, and provides for early detection of pre-cancerous or cancerous lesions. People living in areas with low rates of dentists may have difficulty accessing the dental care they need.
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Dentist Rate

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Measurement Period: 2022
Data Source: County Health Rankings
November 24, 2024carle.thehcn.net
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18
26
37
67
70
dentists per 100,000 population
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County Source Period Dentists per 100,000 population
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There are 5 County values. The lowest value is 18, and the highest value is 70. Half of the values are between 18 and 37. The middle (median) value is 37.

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Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care

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