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CMS75v7 - Children Who Have Dental Decay or Cavities

Rationale:

Children Who Have Dental Decay or Cavities. Dental cavities have been identified as the most common chronic disease for children. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2011-2012 showed that approximately 23% of children aged 2-5 years had dental caries in primary teeth. Untreated tooth decay in primary teeth among children aged 2-8 was twice as high for Hispanic and non-Hispanic black children compared with non-Hispanic white children. Among those aged 6-11, 27% of Hispanic children had any dental caries in permanent teeth compared with nearly 18% of non-Hispanic white and Asian children. About three in five adolescents aged 12-19 had experienced dental caries in permanent teeth, and 15% had untreated tooth decay.