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Oral Health Tracker
This Oral Health data tracker is designed to monitor the burden of oral disease, use of the oral health care delivery system, and the status of preventive interventions including regular dental care and community water fluoridation. The tracker compiles state oral health data from national and state surveillance systems and program sources like Medicaid (QUEST) and Head Start. Healthy People 2030 targets are provided when available.
Click on any of the health indicators to learn more about how it is defined and collected and to view trends tables, charts and comparison data. This tracker is a collaborative effort between the Hawai‘i State Department of Health and the Hawai‘i Oral Health Coalition.
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Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
State: Hawaii
Among Children
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Children Who Visited a Dentist in the Past Year
State: Hawaii Children Who Visited a Dentist in the Past Year
85.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(80.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(87.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Young Teens Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year
State: Hawaii Young Teens Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year
78.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(80.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Teens Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year
State: Hawaii Teens Who Saw a Dentist in the Past Year
79.5%
(2021)
Compared to:
US Value
(75.9% in 2019)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(80.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Children with Poor or Fair Teeth
State: Hawaii Children with Poor or Fair Teeth
4.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(4.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Children with Oral Health Problems
State: Hawaii Children with Oral Health Problems
10.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(14.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(12.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Children with Cavities or Tooth Decay
State: Hawaii Children with Cavities or Tooth Decay
9.5%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(12.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(10.2%)
<div>OH-2: Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents with active and untreated tooth decay.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>The national indicator includes youth aged 3-19 years. <span style="font-weight:400;">The data source for the national indicator is the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which is not conducted in Hawaii. The state data source is the National Survey of Children's Health, which is comparable to the national data source.</span></div>
State: Hawaii Children with a Preventive Dental Care Visit
State: Hawaii Children with a Preventive Dental Care Visit
82.7%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(77.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(84.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(79.9%)
<div>OH-09: Increase the proportion of low-income youth who have a preventive dental visit.</div>
<div> </div>
<div>The national indicator is limited to youth who reside in households with income less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. <span style="font-weight:400;">The data source for the national indicator is the same as for the state. To see the exact comparison view by percent of Federal Poverty Level subgroup 0-199%.</span></div>
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State: Hawaii
During Pregnancy
Value
Compared to:
83.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(88.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Pregnant Women with Dental Insurance
State: Hawaii Pregnant Women with Dental Insurance
81.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(81.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(75.0%)
<div><span>AHS-02: Increase the proportion of people with dental insurance </span></div>
<div><span></span></div>
<div><span>The national indicator is defined in exactly the same way. The data source for the national indicator is the National Health Interview Survey, from which state-level data for Hawaii cannot be obtained. The state data source is the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Survey.</span></div>
State: Hawaii Pregnant Women Who Talked with a Dentist
State: Hawaii Pregnant Women Who Talked with a Dentist
48.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(46.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Women Who Had Their Teeth Cleaned During Pregnancy
State: Hawaii Women Who Had Their Teeth Cleaned During Pregnancy
47.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
US Value
(45.1% in 2021)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(44.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Women Who Needed a Dentist During Pregnancy
State: Hawaii Women Who Needed a Dentist During Pregnancy
85.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(84.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
11.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(11.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Women with Any Dental Visit During Pregnancy
State: Hawaii Women with Any Dental Visit During Pregnancy
50.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(47.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Women Who Had Their Teeth Cleaned
State: Hawaii Women Who Had Their Teeth Cleaned
84.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(81.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii
Among Adults
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Adults Who Visited a Dentist
State: Hawaii Adults Who Visited a Dentist
71.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Median Value for States and Territories
(65.2%)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Prior Value
(74.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Adults with One or More Tooth Extractions
State: Hawaii Adults with One or More Tooth Extractions
38.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Median Value for States and Territories
(41.4%)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Prior Value
(39.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Adults with Substantial Tooth Loss
State: Hawaii Adults with Substantial Tooth Loss
8.0%
Percent (%)
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(8.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Adults 45+ with Total Tooth Loss
State: Hawaii Adults 45+ with Total Tooth Loss
3.6%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(3.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
HP 2030 Target
(5.4%)
<div><span>OH-05: Reduce the proportion of adults aged 45 years and over who have lost all their teeth. <br /><br />The national indicator defined exactly the same way. The data source for the national indicator is based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) which is based on a physical exam and from which data for Hawaii cannot be obtained. The state data for this objective is the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, which is comparable to the national data source.</span></div>
State: Hawaii Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss
State: Hawaii Adults 65+ with Total Tooth Loss
5.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Median Value for States and Territories
(11.8%)
The regional value is compared to the median value for states and territories.
Prior Value
(5.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii
Priority Populations: MedQUEST Children
Value
Compared to:
54.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(54.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
27.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(27.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
26.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(24.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii EPSDT Children 6-9 Who Received Any Dental Services
State: Hawaii EPSDT Children 6-9 Who Received Any Dental Services
66.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(64.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
12.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(13.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii
Priority Populations: Head Start Children
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Received a Dental Exam
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Received a Dental Exam
70.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
(66.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(80.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Needed Oral Health Treatment
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Needed Oral Health Treatment
9.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(17.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Received Oral Health Treatment
State: Hawaii Head Start Children Who Received Oral Health Treatment
88.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
US Value
(60.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(89.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii
Community Supports
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Population with Fluoridated Water
State: Hawaii Population with Fluoridated Water
8.8%
(2018)
Compared to:
US Value
(73.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Prior Value
(11.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
HP 2030 Target
(77.1%)
<div><span>OH-11: Increase the proportion of persons served by community systems with optimally fluoridated water systems.<br /><br />The national indicator is defined exactly the same way is based on the population covered by public or community water systems in the United States. The state indicator is taken from the same data source as the national indicator. </span></div>
State: Hawaii
Oral Health Providers
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Dentist Rate
State: Hawaii Dentist Rate
90
Dentists per 100,000 population
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(88)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Dental Hygienist Provider Rate
State: Hawaii Dental Hygienist Provider Rate
66.8
Per 100,000 population
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(68.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists
798
(2022)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(794)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists with 1 or More Claims
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists with 1 or More Claims
401
Dentists
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(429)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
50.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(57.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists with 50 or More Claims
State: Hawaii Medicaid Enrolled Dentists with 50 or More Claims
283
Dentists
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(276)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
35.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(36.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii
Emergency Department Visits
Value
Compared to:
State: Hawaii Adult Oral Health ED Visits
State: Hawaii Adult Oral Health ED Visits
379.8
Visits per 100,000 population 21+ yrs
(2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(383.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Adult Oral Health-Related ED Visits
State: Hawaii Adult Oral Health-Related ED Visits
560.1
Visits per 100,000 population 21+ yrs
(2019)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(571.7)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Children Transported by Medicaid for Dental Services
State: Hawaii Children Transported by Medicaid for Dental Services
256
Children
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(142)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
State: Hawaii Adults Transported by Medicaid for Dental Services
State: Hawaii Adults Transported by Medicaid for Dental Services
36
Adults
(2021)
Compared to:
Prior Value
(14)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
