Focus Area #3: Access to Dental Health Services and 1 more... less...
Nebraska children will see a reduction in dental disease rates across the state, especially in rural locations
Nebraska EPSDT eligible children 0-18 years receiving preventive dental service
Current Value
51.3%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The results indicate that Nebraska is above the national average for low income children receiving preventive dental services. However, nearly half (51.3%) of Nebraska's EPSDT eligible children are not receiving annual preventive dental services. This trend emphasizes the need for continued improvement in this area.
U.S comparison data for # of EPSDT eligible children receiving preventive dental services:
- 2010= 35.2%
- 2011= 33.3%
- 2012= 34.6%
*Going forward from 2013 MEPS will use the range age 2-18 which will make it difficult to compare state and national data.
Source: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS)
Definition
This data (the graph above) reflects the # of children receiving preventive dental services in Nebraska, with a denominator of # of children eligible for EPSDT Medicaid funded services.
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