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Promoting oral health among Nebraskans.
NE OH-7: increase percentage of 3rd grade students with dental sealants on at least one permanent tooth.
Current Value
56.2%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Dental Sealants are protective coatings that are applied on the biting surface of the molar teeth. They can reduce dental decay by 60-80%. It is the most effective preventive dental service that children can recieve. In 2015-2016, 56.2% of Nebraska children had at least one sealant on a permanent tooth. This is above the national average of 32%. However, 100% of children should have access to these vital services and rural children (48.6%) recieve less than urban children (60.3%).
Definitions:
Molar Teeth = these are the very back set of teeth that most of our chewing is done with.
** Note: Nebraska specific data cannot be directly compared to National HP2020 data for this objective. National HP2020 data for this objective collects for youth ages 6-9, whereas the Nebraska data comes from the basic screening survey of 3rd grade students in 2005. This same survey is currently being conducted statewide and will capture 2015-2017 data.
National HP2020 (OH-12) Comparison:
2011-2012: 37.6%
2020 National Target for this objective: 28.1%
Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS
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