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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.

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

Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.

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.

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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P.O. Box 10281
Reno, Nevada 89510
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