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47% of Nevada’s Head Start children have experienced
tooth decay and 12% have untreated tooth decay. -
Water fluoridation benefits everyone in the community.
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Improve the oral health of all Nevadans
- especially those who are the most
vulnerable, by expanding access to
affordable preventive and restorative
services, promoting oral health education,
and expanding communication and
support through diverse partnerships. -
We will serve as a trusted resource
providing up-to-date, relevant, and
research-based oral health information
and technical assistance to our partners,
policy makers, and residents. -
Nevada’s low income seniors and those with disabilities have
little support to assist with paying for even basic dental care. -
64% of Nevada 3rd graders have experienced
tooth decay, while 29% have untreated tooth decay. -
Engaging broad-based partners at the state and local level, we will collaborate
in initiatives designed to increase public awareness of oral health as an important
component of general health and will work to increase access to care for
vulnerable, unserved, and underserved populations. -
We champion dental health for all Nevadans whether they are living in our largest citiesor in our most rural communities.