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Oral Health Advocacy

ad·vo·ca·cy

/ˈadvəkəsē/

noun

noun: advocacy

Definition: An on-going process of building partnerships so that others will act for and with you, turning passive support into educated action for better dental health for all Nevadans.

It begins with a vision and a plan for expanding prevention programs, increased access to care and oral health education that is then matched to priorities.

 

(Taken from a similar definition of the American Association of School Librarians)

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.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
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.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
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.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
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Reno, Nevada 89510
(775) 745-6708
EIN: 46-3343943
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