Status: Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
54.4
percent
(2018)
Target:
59.8 percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
54.4 percent of persons under 65 years had dental insurance in 2018
Increase the proportion of persons with dental insurance
Target-Setting Method
Projection
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Summary
People with dental insurance coverage are more likely to get oral health care. Poor oral health is linked to many other health problems. Preventive oral health care visits can help identify diseases, injuries, and nutrition problems. Strategies to reduce financial and other barriers to dental insurance access may help increase coverage rates.
Workgroup: Access to Health Services Workgroup