31% of Arizona’s children have never had a dental check-up.
        The sad news… most of these issues could have been prevented.

Fluoride Varnish Program
By age four, 49% of Arizona’s children have untreated tooth decay – nationally 16% of children ages 2-4 have untreated tooth decay; target is 9%

Delta Dental Sealant (DDS™) Program
Only 34% of 3rd grade children have dental sealants -- national target is 50% Children without dental sealants, 27.3% had untreated tooth decay; whereas only 11.1% of those with dental sealants had untreated tooth decay.– National study

Tobacco Prevention Program
59% of Arizona’s high school children tried or use tobacco (8% more than alcohol or drugs) – CDC, Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Leadership & Collaboration
Dental disease is a "silent epidemic" as noted in the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health. It is inseparable from overall health & well-being.

The good news… we can do something about it right here in Arizona
…and we are.