Name | Description | Variables |
BRFSS |
available for all states through BRFSS. |
more than one year since they have seen a dentist |
BRFSS |
available for all states through BRFSS. |
Number of permanent teeth extracted |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Adults with Private Dental Benefits Coverage |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Children with Private Dental Benefits Coverage |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Children with Medicaid Coverage |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Percentage of Population on Community Water Systems Receiving Fluoridated Water |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Number of Dentists per 100,000 Population |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Percentage of Dentists Participating in Medicaid for Child Dental Services |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Life in General is Less Satisfying Due to Condition of Mouth and Teeth |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Appearance of Mouth and Teeth Affects Ability to Interview for a Job |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
How Often Have You Experienced the Following Problems in the Last 12 Months Due to the Condition of Your Mouth and Teeth? |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Attitudes Toward Oral Health and Dental Care |
ADA | https://www.ada.org/en/science-research/health-policy-institute/oral-health-care-projects?utm_medium=VanityUrl Report available Data source is through – ADA health policy institute |
Reasons for Not Visiting the Dentist More Frequently, Among Those Without a Visit in the Last 12 Months |
Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System, 2011 |
dental visits during pregnancy | |
Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas and Safety Nets 2016 | Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas and Safety Nets | |
Water Floridation report – By the water source facility | The fluoridation levels for parish reported are available by the water supply system.
The data is obtained from CDC thorough – Safe Drinking water program. |
Fluoridation Yes/No by the water supply system |
BRFSS |
Request data through: CDC interactive site tool: |
Adults aged 18+ who have visited a dentist or dental clinic in the past year |
BRFSS |
Request data through: CDC interactive site tool: |
Adults aged 65+ who have lost all of their natural teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease |
BRFSS |
Request data through: CDC interactive site tool: |
Adults aged 65+ who have lost six or more teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease |
TN Department of Health | TN Public health dental clinics TN safety net clinics |
TN Public health dental clinics TN safety net clinics |
TN Department of Health
{ School based dental prevention program (SBDPP) |
Other programs with reports are: Nurse’s Fluoride Varnish program Public health dental clinic facilities adult dental funding programs available at : https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/Oral%20Health%20Services%20Report-TDH%20Annual%20%20FY%202017.pdf |
Number of sealants placed |