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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.

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

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

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

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.

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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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