Medium
Dental HPSA's refer to a shortage of Dentists (DDS, DMD) who practice general or pediatric dentistry.
Medium
Dental Health Shortage Area Scoring: (HPSA Score Out of 26)
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Population-to-Provider ratio: 0-5 points then multiplied by 2 (only Auto-HPSAs can get 0 points)
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Percent of the population at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL): 0-5 points then multiplied by 2
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Water fluoridation status: potential for 1 supplemental/extra point
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Travel time or distance to nearest source of non-designated accessible care (NSC): 0-5 points
Medium
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