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 18-44 Years Enrolled in Medicaid who Visited the Dentist in the Past year
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This indicator shows the percentage of women 18 to 44 years who are enrolled in Medicaid who were able to visit the dentist at least once in the previous year. These rates are compiled from Medicaid billing information.
Why is this important?
Good oral health is important before, during, and after pregnancy. Pregnant women may be at increased risk of periodontal disease. Poor oral health during pregnancy is associated with poor pregnancy and birth outcomes. Women living in poverty are less likely to visit the dentist, due in part to low Medicaid reimbursement for dentists. Dental visit rates for low-income women remain lower than rates in adults overall. Several programs were implemented between 2013 and 2016 to increase visits for low-income individuals, including the installation of a community dental clinic in Washtenaw County.
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| Zip Code | Source | Measurement Period | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 13 Zip Code values. The lowest value is 17.1%, and the highest value is 23.9%.
Half of the values are between 18.8% and 21.3%.
The middle (median) value is 20.7%.
Data Source
- MDHHS Medicaid Office
Maintained By: Washtenaw County Health Department
Filed under: Health / Oral Health, Health / Health Care Access & Quality, Health Behaviors, Health Outcomes, Social Determinants of Health, Adults, Women