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Oral Health Among Youth in Illinois
- 53% of third graders in Illinois have at least one dental sealant present in a permanent molar
- 37% of youth in the nation have received dental sealants on one or more of their primary or permanent teeth
- Healthy People 2030 Target for U.S youth who will receive dental sealants on one or more molars is 42.5%
Illinois Youth who Received Dental Care in 2019
- 35.8% of Illinois youth received preventative dental care
- 14.6% of Illinois youth received dental treatment services
- 18.2% of Illinois youth received a sealant on a permanent molar
Regular Dental Visits
Only 47% of Illinois youth enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP visited the dentist, that's 5% below youth who visited the dentist nationally
Routine Dental Care
(using toothpaste with fluoride and flossing)
22.2% of Illinois third graders have untreated dental caries, this is 6.8% below the national rate
Dental Sealants
Illinois youth (6 - 14 years old) enrolled in Medicaid/CHIP fall short of national targets; with an estimated 21,000 kids missing out on sealant services
Limit Sugary Foods/Drinks
Illinois third graders who drank sugar-sweetened beverages (2x/day) had 6.8% higher rates of caries experience and 1.0% higher rates of untreated caries when compared to the overall survey population