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First Signs of Periodontal Disease

January 13, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

One of the most frequent diseases that is suffered by people of all ages is periodontal disease. But people need to learn what causes this disease. You can better educate yourself on the causes of periodontal disease, its effects and muc more by clicking here.

Audit: State overspent on dental work for jobless

A state program meant to fix the teeth of people with disabilities and give them the confidence to land a job got out of hand in some rural areas in Nevada. You can read the full story here

Many Young Pregnant Women Need Better Dental Care (Study)

Survey data from women of childbearing age in the U.S. show that certain groups of pregnant women aren’t getting appropriate dental care. But these women are not the only ones who are being affected by this. See more about this study here.

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Nevada Oral Health Matters

In the US, more than 42,000 cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed this year.
Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.
Dental disease has been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia, and poor pregnancy outcomes.
Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.
Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.
Left untreated, dental disease can lead to malnourishment, bacterial infections, required emergency surgery and even death.
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.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
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