3 in 5 Colorado third-graders had cavities or a history of tooth decay
- Posted on June 9, 2025
- By The Denver Post
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3 in 5 Colorado third-graders had cavities or a history of tooth decay

Colorado’s finding of a history of tooth decay in 61% of third graders is both in line with the national average and still far too high, said Dr. Karen Foster, a Denver dentist.