Oral Health Care (Dental)
HRSA Service Definition
Oral Health Care services provide outpatient diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services by dental health care professionals, including general dental practitioners, dental specialists, dental hygienists, and licensed dental assistants.
Program Guidance:
None at this time.
Number of Clients Served, Units Provided, Expenditures, Allocation, and Over-Under-spending
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Clients | 1,674 | 1,584 | 1,721 | 1,735 | 1,154 | 1,349 | 1,505 |
| Oral Health Units (visit) | 6,682 | 6,580 | 7,371 | 7,431 | 4,502 | 6,436 | 6,729 |
| Oral Health Dollars | $818,021 | $807,818 | $806,350 | $786,390 | $755,919 | $755,727 | $777,733 |
| Allocated Dollars | $797,412 | $782,166 | $770,275 | $763,594 | $758,455 | $758,393 | $774,188 |
| Over/ Underspending | $20,609 over | $25,652 over | $36,075 over | $22,796 over | $2,536 under | $2,666 under | $3,545 over |
Funding by Part, and info on any other payers
| Total Part A Funds (Formula + Supp.) | MAI | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. NJ) | Total Part B Funds (Formula + Supp. PA) | Total Part C EIS Funds (State & Local) | Total Part D Funds (State & Local) | Total Part F Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Year Allocation | $758,393 | $110,620 | $568,568 | ||||
| Current Allocation | $792,,156 | $131,565 |
Consumer survey info 2017 n=392
| n | Used in the last 12 months | Needed but did not get (last 12 months) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Care | 247 | 84.9% | 15.1% |
Consumer Survey 2022 Service Responses n=236
| I never personally needed this service | I needed this service and received it | I needed but did not get this service | I never heard of this service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Care | 14.83% | 50.00% | 7.63% | 1.27% |
Unmet need
For the purposes of this document, need is based on the response of a consumer when asked if there was a service they needed. MMP interviews patients in care and asks consumers if they need a service and if they receive it. Client services unit data identifies needs at the time of initial intake.
| 2015-18 MMP Percent with a Need | 2021 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Care | 23.1% | 23.2% |
Recipient Service Considerations
Oral Health Care
This service saw an increase in utilization in 2022. 156 (11.6%) more clients accessed Oral Health Care than in 2021, with an increase of 293 (4.6%) dental visits. Expenditures also increased slightly, with a 2.9% change since FY2021. This continues the pattern of increased utilization over the past several years, with a 30.4% increase in clients and a 49.5% increase in units since FY 2020.