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.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Women Who Had Their Teeth Cleaned During Pregnancy
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Measurement Period: 2022
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This indicator shows the percent of pregnant women who had their teeth cleaned during their pregnancy.
Why is this important?
Routine dental care such as teeth cleaning is safe during pregnancy. Oral health is an important part of prenatal and general health care during pregnancy. Pregnancy is associated with increased risk for gum disease and tooth decay. Gum disease has been linked to an increased risk for low birthweight and preterm birth, and cavity-causing bacteria in the mother's mouth can be transferred to her child before birth.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Maternal, Fetal & Infant Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Clinical Care, Health Behaviors, Women