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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Percentage of Screened K-12 Grade Students w Obvious Dental Decay
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This indicator shows the percentage of obvious dental decay found in children grades K-12, who participated in dental screenings by calibrated licensed dentists and hygienists at their schools
Why is this important?
Dental caries or cavities, more commonly known as tooth decay, are caused by a breakdown of the tooth enamel. This breakdown is the result of bacteria on teeth that breakdown foods and produce acid that destroys tooth enamel and results in tooth decay. Although dental caries are largely preventable, they remain the most common chronic disease of children aged 6 to 11 years. Children with untreated tooth decay often experience persistent pain, the inability to eat comfortably or chew well, embarrassment at discolored and damaged teeth, and distraction from play and learning. Oral health screenings provide schools with an opportunity to focus on the importance of good oral health. Screenings also identify children with untreated dental disease and assist schools with appropriate referrals to dental professionals.
Clear this location
County: Pratt
13.8%
Source:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Measurement period: 2022-2023
Maintained by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Last update: April 2024
Measurement period: 2022-2023
Maintained by: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Last update: April 2024
Filter(s) for this location: Public Health Preparedness Region: South Central Coalition
Compared to
Graph Selections
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 103 County values. The lowest value is 4.6%, and the highest value is 46.8%.
Half of the values are between 8.9% and 16.1%.
The middle (median) value is 12.9%.
Data Source
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Maintained By: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Children's Health, Health Status, Children