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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Reduce the proportion of adults aged 45 years and over who have lost all their teeth — OH‑05

Status: Little or no detectable change

  
Little or no detectable change
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Most Recent Data:
8.9 percent (2017-20)

Target:
6.3 percent 1

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
9.1 percent of adults aged 45 years and over had lost all of their natural teeth in 2013-16 2

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Reduce the proportion of adults aged 45 years and over who have lost all of their natural teeth

Target-Setting Method
Minimal statistical significance

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

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Summary

Both gum disease and tooth decay can lead to tooth loss if they’re not treated. People who have lost all their teeth may have trouble talking and eating. Although complete tooth loss is less common than it used to be, disparities by age, race/ethnicity, education level, and income remain. Strategies to prevent gum disease and tooth decay can help prevent tooth loss.

Topics:  Oral Conditions, Older Adults

Workgroup: Oral Health Workgroup

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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.