Written question WQ83986
- Asked by
- Jane DoddsLib Dem
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
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Question
What was the total number of dental patients categorised as red, amber and green for tooth decay, gum health, and other dental conditions in 2019, broken down by local health board?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
The table below shows the number of dental patients categorised as red, amber and green for tooth decay, gum health, and other dental conditions in the financial year 2019/2020 by health board. The data refers to contracts which were collecting an assessment of clinical oral risk and need (ACORN) data as part of the Welsh Government contract reform programme.
Health Board
Total ACORN Patients
Tooth Decay Red Patients
Tooth Decay Amber Patients
Tooth Decay Green Patients
Periodontal Health Red Patients
Periodontal Health Amber Patients
Periodontal Health Green Patients
Other Dental Red Patients
Other Dental Amber Patients
Other Dental Green Patients
Aneurin Bevan
83,218
15,517
19,658
48,043
9,936
24,300
46,563
13,163
16,530
53,525
Betsi Cadwaladr
58,072
9,987
11,123
36,962
5,584
15,757
36,554
7,272
7,565
43,235
Cardiff and Vale
73,021
12,432
15,842
44,747
7,891
21,348
41,788
10,868
17,644
44,509
Cwm Taf Morgannwg
71,923
13,475
19,990
38,458
9,408
21,833
39,894
9,957
14,042
47,924
Hywel Dda
26,645
3,836
5,162
17,647
2,168
5,535
18,881
1,849
4,837
19,959
Powys
14,622
2,895
3,596
8,131
1,291
4,964
8,365
2,131
2,063
10,428
Swansea Bay
50,616
7,462
12,491
30,663
4,906
17,495
28,087
4,854
8,438
37,324
Data source - NHS Business Services Authority: patients receiving a complete ACORN assessment, counted on their earliest completed ACORN in the period, and once per contract.