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, Cost per Client and 3 Year averaged Cost per Client (based on actual expenditures)
| Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Clients | 1,597 | 1,674 | 1,584 | 1,721 | 1,735 |
| Oral Health Units (visit) | 6,017 | 6,682 | 6,580 | 7,371 | 7,431 |
| Oral Health Dollars | $831,804 | $818,021 | $807,818 | $806,350 | $786,390 |
| Allocated Dollars | $790,536 | $797,412 | $782,166 | $770,275 | $763,594 |
| Over/ Underspending | $41,268 over | $20,609 over | $25,652 over | $36,075 over | $22,796 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 | $763,594 | $41,105 | $110,619 | $148,622 | |||
| Current Allocation | $758,455 | $110,620 | $141,064 |
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% |
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.
| 2016 MMP Percent with a Need | 2018 Client Services Unit Need at Intake | |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Care | 45.1% | 11.2% |
Recipient Service Considerations
None.