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Pennsylvania
Statistics on children, youth and families in Pennsylvania from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children
Annual dental visits
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Why This Indicator Matters
Immunizations, screenings, regular dental care, well-child visits and access to nutritious food are all part of ensuring a healthy start for children. Poor oral health can impact the health of the whole body and a child’s overall quality of life. No child should have to fall behind in school because a toothache or severe mouth pain distract from learning. When children have access to regular dental visits for prevention and treatment, they are on a path to be healthier, ready to learn and grow.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
The percent of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 to 20 who were continuously insured and had a dental visit during the measurement year.
Data Source
PPC's report & source documentation can be found at https://www.papartnerships.org/resources-publications/reports/#health-care.
Notes
A weighted average is calculated for this indicator to provide a reflection of the actual percent served within each age group.
The year represents when the PPC or HEDIS reports were published.
Updated December 2022.
The year represents when the PPC or HEDIS reports were published.
Updated December 2022.
Last Updated
December 2022