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CUSP – January 2015

October 13, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

CUSP - January 2015

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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

Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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