Home
Who We Are
Get Involved
Resources
Advocacy
Initiatives
Events and Activities
- UPDATES
Regional Coalitions
- CCOH
- CUSP

Who We Are Oral Health

January 26, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

More than 500 medications negatively affect the oral cavity.

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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

Tooth decay is an infectious chronic disease, which is also 100% preventable.

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

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

Approximately 43% of Americans lack dental insurance.

Medicare, the health insurance for most older adults, does not cover basic dental care.

Follow Us! on

Donate Today

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

Become an Oral Health Champion