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April 9, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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.

Oral diseases are progressive and cumulative and become more complex over time, and they are preventable.

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.

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