Percentage of First Nations children aged 0 to 11 years living in First Nations Communities who have received any dental care in the last 12 months, by age group, Canada, 2008/2010 – The Health of Canada’s Children and Youth

2.5.2 Percentage of First Nations children aged 0 to 11 years living in First Nations Communities who have received any dental care in the last 12 months, by age group, Canada, 2008/2010

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	0 to 2 years	3 to 5 years	6 to 8 years	9 to 11 years
Ages	28.7	74.3	79.3	87.6

Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from the First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS) 2008/10, National report on adults, youth and children living in First Nations Communities.

Older First Nations children are more likely to receive dental care than are younger.

In 2008/2010, 29% of First Nations children aged 0 to 2 years received dental care.

That was the case for 88% of 9 to 11 year olds, 80% of 6 to 8 year olds and 74% of 3 to 5 year olds.