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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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.

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

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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P.O. Box 10281
Reno, Nevada 89510
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EIN: 46-3343943
Oral Health Nevada Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization

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