Dental Health Disparities
What does this measure?
The provided data measures dental health disparities in Orange County and neighboring regions, including Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester, as well as New York State. The information tracks the percentage of children and adults who have had at least one dental visit in a given year, focusing specifically on those enrolled in Medicaid or other government-sponsored insurance programs. The data spans from 2015 to 2023.
Summary Statement
The data reveals significant variations in dental care access among the counties. In 2023, Rockland County consistently showed the highest rates of dental visits for children on government insurance at 58.4%, while Sullivan County had the lowest at 39.4%. The percentage of Medicaid enrollees with dental visits generally increased in most counties from 2015 to 2023. However, a notable disparity exists between age groups, with a lower percentage of overall Medicaid enrollees receiving dental care compared to children. For example, in Orange County in 2023, 48.4% of children had a visit, but only 36.1% of all Medicaid enrollees did.
Source
https://apps.health.ny.gov/public/tabvis/PHIG_Public/chirs/reports/#county