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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

Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative and become more complex over time, and they are preventable.
Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.
In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.
Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.
Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
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.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
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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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