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Oral Health Nevada Participates In Nevada’s Big Give

February 22, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

On March 12, 2015, Oral Health Nevada joined thousands of non-profits within the state for 24 hours of online giving during Nevada’s Big Give. Thank you to everyone that supported us making it one extraordinary day demonstrating that Nevada’s Oral Health Matters! #NVoralhlthmtrs

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Nevada Oral Health Matters

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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.

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.

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

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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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