Proportion of 12 to 19 Year Olds Who Consulted a Dental Professional*, by Prov/Terr, 2009-2010

4.1.5 Proportion of 12 to 19 Year Olds Who Consulted a Dental Professional*, by Prov/Terr, 2009-2010
  • 90% - 100%
  • 80% - 89.99%
  • 70% - 79.9%
  • 60% - 69.9%
  • 50% - 59.9%
  • 0% - 49.99%
Alberta

76.7%

British Columbia

84.4%

Manitoba

80.8%

New Brunswick

80%

Newfoundland and Labrador

72.5%

Nova Scotia

83.9%

Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Ontario

83.9%

Prince Edward Island

89.4%

Quebec

76.0%

Saskatchewan

77.5%

Yukon
AB BC MB NB NL NT NS NU ON PE QC SK YT

In 2009-2010, the percentage of children and youth 12 to 19 years of age that consulted a dental professional (i.e., dentist, dental hygienist, orthodontist) was highest in Prince Edward Island (89%), and lowest in the Territories (69%).

Combined for the territories: 69.4%. (proportions for the individual territories not known)
Overall, 80.9% of Canadian 12 to 19 year olds consulted a dental professional in 2009/10.

* Dentist, dental hygienist, orthodontist

Survey data do not include First Nations children living on reserve. This may result in undercounting of children with inequities in access in some provinces/territories.

Source: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2009-2010