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
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