ORAL HEALTH SURVEILLANCE DATA
Every Smile Counts
Every Smile Counts is a statewide health survey of children and older adults in Connecticut. Data are collected by registered dental hygienists using a nationally standardized tool that was developed by America State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) in collaboration with the CDC to gather information on the presence of dental sealants, untreated decay, tooth loss, and need for treatment.
Children survey:
Every Smile Counts Report 2022
Every Smile Counts Infographic 2022
Every Smile Counts Report 2017
Every Smile Counts Report 2007
Overweight and Obesity among Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Children in Connecticut 2016-2017
Adult Survey:
Every Smile Counts Report 2022 Older Adults
Every Smile Counts Infographic 2022 Older Adults
Every Smile Counts Report 2012 Vulnerable Adult.pdf
CT Oral Health Surveillance System
CT Oral Health Surveillance System Data (updated 9.5.23)
(Includes: Oral Health Data, Access to Care, Oral Health Interventions, Workforce)
Access to Care (Updated 4.22.21)
Oral Health Outcomes (updated 4.21.21) (Includes: BDR, BSS and BRFSS indicators)
Oral Health in Connecticut (2013-2018)
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Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
PRAMS is a joint project of the CDC and the CT DPH. It is an ongoing, population-based surveillance system that collects data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. The PRAMS data are collected annually from postpartum women.
2013-2015 PRAMS Oral Health Data
Connecticut Data to Action Success Story - Oral Health
Oral Health and Perinatal Health Make the Connection Card
Other Connecticut Data Resources
Healthy Connecticut 2020 Performance Dashboard
Connecticut Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Connecticut School Health Survey (CSHS)/ Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
National Data
Healthy People 2030 – Oral Health Objectives
National Oral Health Surveillance System
Dental Professionals Shortage Designations (DHPSA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Oral Health
CDC's National Centers for Health Statistics data
Oral Health Data Tools
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The charts and graphs on this page were taken from the DPH surveillance report. Read and learn:
Oral Health in Connecticut (2013-2018)
For more general oral health information, including surveillance data, please email our
Office of Oral Health Staff at CTDPH.OralHealth@ct.gov
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(the data on this page last updated June 2021)