VERTICAL BAR CHART: Untreated Dental Caries and Presence of Sealants Among Women,* by Race/Ethnicity, 2003-04
(Percent of Women)

Caries
Total 23.9; Non-Hispanic White 18.2; Non-Hispanic Black 40.2; Hispanic 40.0; Non-Hispanic Other Races** 28.6
Sealants
Total 21.2; Non-Hispanic White 26.6; Non-Hispanic Black 7.7; Hispanic 11.4; Non-Hispanic Other Races** 17.9

*Caries are among women aged 18 years and older; sealants are among women aged 18 to 34 years. **Includes Asian/Pacific Islanders, Native American/Alaska Natives, and persons of more than one race.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.

VERTICAL BAR CHART: Time Since Last Seen a Dentist Among Women Aged 18 and Older, by Health Insurance, 2003-04
(Percent of Women)

1 Year or Less
Health Insurance with Dental Component 71.2; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 58.6; No Health Insurance 38.6
1-5 Years
Health Insurance with Dental Component 20.3; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 24.1; No Health Insurance 36.8
5 Years or Longer (Including Never)
Health Insurance with Dental Component 8.6; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 17.4; No Health Insurance 24.6

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.