Oral health, which includes all parts of our mouth (teeth, gums, tongue, etc...), is an important component of overall health. Data on the oral health of Vermonters are used to make data-driven decisions at the policy level, in dental offices, and at home.
Use the Healthy Vermonters 2020 Scorecard to see how well we are meeting our oral health goals.
The Burden of Oral Disease in Vermont includes information about the oral and dental health of Vermonters, with comparisons to national data and Healthy People 2030 targets whenever possible.
Keep Smiling Vermont is a report that includes findings from visual screenings, including dental decay, sealant rates, and treatment needs of Vermont’s children.
Keep Smiling Vermont is a report that includes findings from visual screenings, including dental decay, and treatment needs of Vermonters in Nursing Homes.
These presentations show dental health statistics for Vermonters in different parts of the state. They include preventive care, access to care, risk factors, and dental health outcomes.
| Report | Includes |
|---|---|
| Dental Visits and Dental Insurance - Summary - for Vermonters aged 65+ | Dental visits, reasons for not visiting the dentist, and dental insurance |
| Dental Visits and Dental Insurance - Summary | Dental visits, reasons for not visiting the dentist, and dental insurance |
| Dental Visits and Dental Insurance - Summary - for Vermonters aged 18 - 64 who are enrolled in Medicaid | Dental visits, reasons for not visiting the dentist, and dental insurance |
| Dental Visits and Dental Insurance - Summary - for Vermonters aged 65+ who are enrolled in Medicare | Dental visits, reasons for not visiting the dentist, and dental insurance |
| Dental Workforce Census 2021 | The supply of dental health care providers. |
| Healthcare Workforce Data | The supply of health care providers, including their distribution by geography and specialty. |
| Dental Hygienists Census Report for 2021 | Number of dental hygienists in Vermont, including their distribution by geography and specialty |
| Dentist Census - Detailed Report for 2019 | Number of dentists in Vermont, including their distribution and specialty |
| Dental Assistants Report for 2015 | Number of dental assistants in Vermont, including their distribution by geography and specialty |
| The Oral Health Dashboard | Dental health population indicators and performance measures that the Office of Oral Health uses to track their progress toward achieving goals, including Healthy Vermonters 2030 indicators |
| Maps and trends | Some Vermont dental health data at the county and Office of Local Health level |
| The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) summary of Vermont data | Dental visits and tooth loss data for Vermont adults |
| Dental Visits - Adults | Adult dental visits, reasons for not visiting the dentist, and dental insurance |
| Oral Health and 3-4-50: Tooth Loss | Health behaviors, chronic disease, and tooth loss |
| Oral Health and 3-4-50: Dental visits | Health behaviors, chronic disease, and dental visits |
| Oral Health and 3-4-50: Detailed data brief | Health behaviors, chronic disease, tooth loss, and dental visits |
| Oral Health Among Vermonters with Disabilities | Tooth loss and dental visits among Vermonters with disabilities |
| Vermont PRAMS - Maternal Oral Health Care, 2012-2015 | Vermont data on oral health care before and during pregnancy for 2012-2015 and overall estimates for 34 PRAMS sites for 2015 |
| Vermont PRAMS - Highlights, 2020 | Includes oral health care data, before and during pregnancy, 2020 Vermont births |
| The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) | Number of youth participating in risky behaviors (e.g., drinking sugar-sweetened beverages, using snuff) |
| Form CMS 416: Annual Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Participation Report | Use of dental services for Vermonters under 21 years old who are enrolled in Medicaid |
| The Dental Landscape Study | Dental health data at the town and Health Service Area level. This report is about policy considerations to improve the ability to get care, the quality and the cost of dental health in Vermont. |
| The Impact of Removing the Dental Insurance Cap for Medicaid-enrolled Pregnant Women | Possible effects of removing the dental insurance cap for Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women in Vermont, and on outreach efforts conducted by the Vermont Department of Health District Office Staff |
| HPV Associated Cancers | Incidence of the many cancers, including oral cancer, that have been linked to HPV infection |
Stephanie Stead, Public Health Analyst
VT Dept of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury VT, 05671-8370
