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Oral Health Initiatives

We believe that collaborations with a broad-based constituency including, but not limited to oral health and health professionals, educators, industry, government agencies, institutions, and organizations are necessary to identify health needs and programming gaps of those populations most vulnerable to oral diseases.

Initiatives serve as a first step for long-term change through specific, defined activities.  Our initiatives support our priorities and the objectives outlined in our annual work plan – each with the same outcome – better oral health for all Nevadans.

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.
Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.
Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.
In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.
A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.
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Oral Health Initiatives

  • OHN Work Plan
  • Dental-Medical Integration
  • Community Water Fluoridation
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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