Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
83
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | NIU | X |
| 1 | Orthodontist | X |
| 2 | Periodontist | X |
| 3 | Endodontist | X |
| 4 | Oral surgeon | X |
| 5 | Pedodontist | X |
| 6 | Oral pathologist | · |
| 7 | Prosthodontist | X |
| 8 | Other specialist | X |
| 9 | Unknown | X |
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Description
For persons who had at least 1 dental visit in the past two weeks and who saw a dental specialist, DENTYPVIS1 reports the type of specialist seen during the first visit.
DENTYPVIS1 is part of the Dental Care Supplement. Information on the type of dental specialist seen is available for up to 10 visits. For these and related variables and for more information about this supplement, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus, or see DEN2WNO.
Universe
- 1983: Persons who had 1+ dental visits in the past 2 weeks and who saw a dental specialist.
Availability
- 1983
Weights
- 1983 : PERWEIGHT
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