Increase the proportion of children and adolescents who have dental sealants on 1 or more molars — OH‑10 - Healthy People 2030

Status: Getting worse

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Most Recent Data:
25.4 percent (2017-20)

Target:
42.6 percent ¹

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
37.9 percent of children and adolescents aged 3 to 19 years had received dental sealants on 1 or more of their primary and permanent molar teeth in 2013-16 ²

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Increase the proportion of children and adolescents who have received dental sealants on 1 or more of their primary or permanent molar teeth

Target-Setting Method

Minimal statistical significance

Data Source: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Dental sealants, or thin plastic coatings painted on teeth, can prevent tooth decay. But many children and adolescents don’t get dental sealants, and there are disparities by race/ethnicity and income. Providing sealants through school-based programs is an effective way to increase their use.

Topics: Oral Conditions, Adolescents , Children, Health Care, Preventive Care, Schools

Workgroup: Oral Health Workgroup

1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

Increase the proportion of children and adolescents who have dental sealants on 1 or more molars — OH‑10

Status: Getting worse

Summary

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