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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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

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

Tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood illness.

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

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

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.

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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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