Adults Who Visited a Dentist/Dental Office
Percent of U.S. Adults Who Visited a Dentist/Dental Office
Current Value
65.9%
Definition
Data Description and Source
Description: Steady trend. The percent of adults in the United States that report visiting a dentist has remained stable over the last decade, changing little from 67.2% in 2012 to 65.9% in 2022.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Notes: Median of all states and D.C. prevalence. Answers are self-reported. BRFSS question: Have you visited a dentist, dental hygenist or dental clinic within the past year for any reason?
Clear Impact Suite is an easy-to-use, web-based software platform that helps your staff collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners by utilizing the combination of data collection, performance reporting, and program planning.