Annual Dental Visit (ADV)

Assesses Medicaid members 2 – 20 years of age with dental benefits, who had at least one dental visit during the year.

Why It Matters

Dental caries (cavities) is one of the most common, preventable childhood diseases.¹ Regular dental visits provide access to cleaning, early diagnosis, treatment and education about caring for teeth to prevent problems.

Approximately 25% of our nation’s children have multiple cavities. Tooth decay is a major cause of tooth loss in children.² Oral health is essential to overall health. Dental diseases have negative effect on quality of life in childhood and in older age.³ Annual dental visits and oral care throughout childhood and adolescence can significantly reduce the risks of developing oral disease.⁴

Historical Results – National Averages