Adults Who Visited a Dentist/Dental Office
Arkansas and U.S. Adults Who Visited a Dentist/Dental Office
Current Value
55.5%
Definition
Data Description and Source
Description: Level trend. The rate of adult Arkansans who visited a dentist or dental office within the past year has remained relatively stable 54.8% in 2012 to 55.5% in 2022. Arkansas rates have remained consistently higher than the rates of United States.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
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?
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