Percent of Arkansas Adults Reporting Visiting a Dentist/Dental Office
Current Value
55.5%
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Data Description and Source
Description: Variable trend. The percent of adults that reported visiting a dentist within the past year has remained between 54.8% and 57.8% over the past decade (2012 to 2022).
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Notes: Age-adjusted prevalence is shown. Answers are self-reported. BRFSS question: Have you visited a dentist, dental hygenist or dental clinic within the past year for any reason?