What to know
This surveillance report provides national estimates for selected oral health status measures during 2011–2016, examines changes since 1999–2004, and highlights disparities in oral health by certain sociodemographic characteristics. This report builds on findings of earlier data briefs or studies that also examined oral health status and disparities among specific populations in the United States.
Suggested citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Oral Health Surveillance Report: Trends in Dental Caries and Sealants, Tooth Retention, and Edentulism, United States, 1999–2004 to 2011–2016. U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services; 2019. Accessed May 23, 2024. https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/php/data-research/2019-oral-health-surveillance-report/index.html