Alternative methods: Programmatic and
administrative data
n Forms completed by dentists and hygienists in 20 local health
agencies in Michigan
number of decayed and filled teeth, presence of early
childhood caries, presence of sealants, root caries, and
presence of two or more teeth in adults
n Medicaid claims data
number of children affected by early childhood caries
and resultant treatment costs
Medicaid data also used in Iowa and NC
n Insurance claims data
Michigan to examine trends in dental tx provided to
enrollees in a private dental insurance plan
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