State Data

NEW! Trend Data on the Oral Health of Ohio Schoolchildren presents findings from annual open-mouth screening surveys that the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has conducted since 1998.  Data derived from these surveys enable ODH to monitor the oral health of Ohio's children and meet federal reporting requirements.

Profile of Oral Health in Ohio presents state-level information from the Ohio Oral Health Surveillance System. The profile includes demographic indicators, measures of oral health status and access to dental care and the number of dental care resources in Ohio, such as licensed dentists and safety net dental clinics.

Oral Health and Access to Dental Care for Ohioans, 2007 reports information from several recent, statewide surveys of the oral health of Ohioans and their access to dental care.  A two-page executive summary is also available.

Make Your Smile Count! The Oral Health of Ohio Schoolchildren, 2004-05 describes results of a statewide survey of the oral health of thousands of third-grade students.  Information is presented on the prevalence of cavities, dental sealants and toothaches.  Indicators of access to care are also reported.

Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer in Ohio, 1998-2002 presents data collected via the Ohio Cancer Incidence Surveillance System.  Age-adjusted incidence rates for oral and pharyngeal cancer are presented by county.  State-level data include age-adjusted incidence rates by gender, age and stage at diagnosis.

Last Updated: 11/13/08

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