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Oral Neglect Statistic

January 31, 2015 By

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

Filed Under: Nevada Oral Health Numbers

Nevada Oral Health Matters

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

In the US, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental disease, leading to increased educational disparities.

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

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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.

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