The coalition compared Oklahoma’s performance on 13 key indicators to the rest of the U.S.
Oklahoma also earned a “D” on its 2020 oral health report card.
Here is how Oklahoma was graded across the 13 indicators:
Children: Enrolled in Medicaid
1. 15 percent of ages 1-2 received a preventive dental care visit: F
2. 45 percent of ages 3-5 received a preventive dental care visit: C
3. 45 percent of ages 1-20 received a preventive dental care visit: C
4. 9 percent of ages 6-14 received dental sealants on permanent molars: F
Children: General population
5. 77 percent of ages 1-17 received one or more dental visits last year: C
6. 67 percent of third graders have caries experience (treated or untreated tooth decay): F
7. 22 percent of third graders have dental sealants on permanent molars: F
Adults:
8. 60 percent of ages 18-64 visited the dentist in the last year: C
9. 40 percent of ages 65+ have lost six or more teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease: F
10. 20 percent of ages 65+ have lost all their natural teeth due to tooth decay or gum disease: F
11. 40 percent of pregnant women had their teeth cleaned during pregnancy: C
General population:
12. 68 percent of Oklahomans have access to fluoridated water (natural or adjusted): C
13. 35 percent of needs were met in Dental Health Provider Shortage Areas: C
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