Compared to Distribution

an indicator guage with the arrow in the green the value is in the best half of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

green diamond with downward arrow inside it lower than the comparison value; red diamond with downward arrow inside it higher than the comparison value; blue diamond with downward arrow inside it not statistically different from comparison value.

Trend

green square outline with upward trending arrow inside it green square outline with downward trending arrow inside it non-significant change over time; green square with upward trending arrow inside it green square with downward trending arrow inside it significant change over time; blue square with equals sign no change over time.

Compared to Prior Value

green triangle with upward trending arrow inside it higher than the previous measurement period; green triangle with downward trending arrow inside it lower than the previous measurement period; blue equals sign no statistically different change from previous measurement period.

dark blue chart bars Significantly different than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

gray chart bars No data on significance available

Students Referred to a Dentist with Urgent or Emergent Needs

Measurement Period: 2023-2024

The percentage of students served by Bridging Brighter Smiles that were referred to a dentist for urgent or emergent needs, requiring immediate services that must be provided to relieve the student from pain, an acute infection, swelling, trismus, fever, or trauma.

Why is this important?

Bridging Brighter Smiles provides quality preventative dental care for students 4K-12^th grade. Treatment is performed in schools, during the school day throughout the school year. Services include oral screening, dental cleaning, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, dental health education, and referral assistance. Preventative care through Bridging Brighter Smiles is covered for students with the Forward Health (BadgerCare) Card. Private or no dental insurance participants can receive preventative care based on a sliding fee scale. All participants must have parental/legal guardian consent forms signed in order to receive services.

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