Oral health data

• Dental visits
• Teeth cleaning
• Complete tooth loss
• Fluoridation status
• Caries experience
• Untreated caries
• Dental sealants
• Cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx

The site also includes information on state dental programs, guidelines for oral conditions and oral health care, and links to other sources for oral health information.

• National Oral Health Surveillance System

In 1994, Washington State conducted the first statewide oral survey of children at risk for dental decay using a statewide survey instrument. In the year 2000, the State again conducted an oral survey of the oral health status and treatment needs of children. The survey focused on four groups of children: infants and toddlers, low-income children attending preschool, American Indian/Alaska Native children attending preschools and elementary schools, and elementary school children statewide.

• Washington Oral Health Data
  Washington State Department of Health has published reports on statewide oral health data for specific populations starting in 1996.  There are other data documents relating to oral health. Use this link to access the Oral Health Program's data and publication site.
  
  
• 2010 Smile Survey (PDF)
  The King County 2010 Smile Survey finds that that while children in King County enjoy better oral health compared to children in Washington state, disparities still exist for children from low-income families, children of color and children whose primary language is not English.
  
  
• 2005 Smile Survey (PDF)
  This report details oral health findings from the King County and Seattle 2005 Smile Survey. This survey is intended to help communities understand the impact that dental disease has on children, and provide information that can be used to establish programs and create systems to address identified problems.