Fig. 3.

Comparison of state-level geographic variations in direct estimates of prevalence of untreated dental caries among third-grade children in 34 states^a, third-grade SOHS 2005–2010^b vs. model-based estimates^c among children aged 8 years, 2005–2010.

Abbreviations: SOHS, State Oral Health Survey.

^aThe comparison included 34 states, for which SOHS were available within 2005–2006 to 2010–2011. All other states that did not have SOHS available within this time period are included in the “Data unavailable” category.

^bSurvey years of SOHS varied by state, ranging from 2005–2006 to 2010–2011.

^cModel-based estimates produced using census data and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005–2010 model coefficients.