VERTICAL CHART: Time Since Last Seen a Dentist Among Women Aged 18 and Older, by Insurance Status, 1999-2002

(Percent of Females)

1 Year or Less
Health Insurance with Dental Component 72.1; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 60.3; No Health Insurance 38.4

1-5 Years
Health Insurance with Dental Component 21.6; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 23.3; No Health Insurance 40.8

5 Years or Longer (Including Never)
Health Insurance with Dental Component 6.4; Health Insurance, No Dental Component 16.5; No Health Insurance 20.7

Source: Ries LAG, Eisner MP, Kosary CL, Hankey BF, Miller BA, Clegg L, Mariotto A, Feuer EJ, Edwards BK (eds). SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975-2002. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2002/