QuickStats: Prevalence of Complete Tooth Loss Among Older Adults,* By Age Group and Federal Poverty Level (FPL)^† --- National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988--1994 and 1999--2004

* As determined by the dental component of the standardized physical examination of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

^† Based on family size and income.

The prevalence of complete tooth loss (edentulism) was significantly lower (p<0.05, by t test) for adults with a family income of >200% FPL compared with those in lower income groups. The prevalence of edentulism decreased between 1988--1994 and 1999--2004 for those in the 100%--199% and >200% FPL groups but not for those in the <100% FPL group.

SOURCE: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988--1994 and 1999--2004. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm.

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Date last reviewed: 8/16/2007