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OHN Newsletter Sept – Oct 2015.

November 3, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

OHN Newsletter Sept - Oct 2015.

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.

In the US, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to increased educational disparities.

In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.

Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.

Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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