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  • The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) Mission is to be the world’s leading advocate for the safe and infection-free delivery of oral healthcare. 

Nevada Oral Health Matters

A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.
In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.
Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.
Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.
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Oral Health Nevada Inc.
P.O. Box 10281
Reno, Nevada 89510
(775) 745-6708
EIN: 46-3343943
Oral Health Nevada Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization
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