Oral Health Surveillance Data
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 (pdf)
Every Smile Counts Infographic 2022 (pdf)
Every Smile Counts Report 2017 (pdf)
Every Smile Counts Report 2012 (pdf)
Every Smile Counts Report 2007 (pdf)
Adult Survey
Every Smile Counts Report 2022 Older Adults
Every Smile Counts Infographic 2022 Older Adults
Every Smile Counts Report 2012 Vulnerable Adult (pdf)
Connecticut Department of Public Health Report
Overweight and Obesity among Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Children in Connecticut 2016-2017 (pdf)Connecticut Oral Health Surveillance System (COHSS)
Connecticut Department of Public Health Report
Oral Health in Connecticut 2013-2018 (pdf)
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
CT 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 (pdf)
2015 PRAMS Oral Health Data (pdf)
Other Connecticut Data Sources
Connecticut Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Connecticut School Health Survey (CSHS)/Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
Connecticut Tumor Registry
Connecticut Department of Public Health Medicaid Service Fact Sheet, Children Living on Low Income, 2021 (pdf)