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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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.

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.

Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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

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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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