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November 5, 2014 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

Periodontal disease is associated with poor blood sugar control for those living with diabetes.
Oral diseases are a neglected epidemic – virtually everyone is affected by them, yet little is done to treat and prevent them.
Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.
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.
Even individuals with dentures should receive a dental exam at least annually.
Nearly half of all US adults have some form of periodontitis.
More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.
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.
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