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January 26, 2015 By Oralhealthnevada Leave a Comment

Nevada Oral Health Matters

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

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

Pediatric dental disease is five times more common than asthma.

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.

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

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

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

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

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