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Dental-Medical Integration

Oral health is integral to general health and well-being. We believe that in order to make strides improving the oral health of Nevadans, the dental community and the medical community need to collaborate and foster partnerships for the benefit of those they are serving. This is true for everyone, but especially for children, pregnant women, seniors, and those living with chronic diseases or those with special health care needs. Imagine a pediatrician or school nurse performing an oral screening and/or applying fluoride varnish to prevent tooth decay. Imagine a nutritionist at a WIC office discussing dental health and then giving every client a new toothbrush. Imagine a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant performing an oral cancer screening for residents living in a nursing home.

 

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.
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, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.
Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
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.
A routine oral health exam can detect signs and symptoms of many health conditions.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
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Oral Health Initiatives

  • OHN Work Plan
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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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