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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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.

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

Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative and become more complex over time, and they are preventable.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.

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

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

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