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OHN Newsletter Summer 2015

August 31, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.

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

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.

In the US, 164 million work hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to decreased productivity.

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