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February 23, 2021 By Admin Leave a Comment

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Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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.

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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

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

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

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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P.O. Box 10281
Reno, Nevada 89510
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