Surveillance for Dental Caries, Dental Sealants, Tooth Retention, Edentulism, and Enamel Fluorosis — United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2002
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly has Surveillance for Dental Caries, Dental Sealants, Tooth Retention, Edentulism, and Enamel Fluorosis — United States, 1988–1994 and 1999–2002.
Dental caries and enamel fluorosis historically have been common problems related to dental health in the United States. In addition, disparities among sociodemographic and racial/ethnic groups have been well documented. Since 1996, a consortium formed by CDC has used the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) to obtain epidemiologic estimates of dental conditions and preventive efforts. Among the objectives of NHANES are to assess the prevalence of oral diseases and conditions and the efforts to prevent disease and to monitor the oral health status of minority and underserved populations.
Interesting report and definitely required reading.
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