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WHO highlights oral health neglect affecting nearly half …

(3 days ago) WEBA new Global Oral Health Status Report published today by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 countries, giving unique insights into key areas and …

https://www.who.int/news/item/18-11-2022-who-highlights-oral-health-neglect-affecting-nearly-half-of-the-world-s-population

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Disparities in Access to Oral Health Care - PMC - National …

(3 days ago) WEBThe net result is a greater likelihood of poor oral health at every age for people who are low-income, uninsured, and/or members of racial/ethnic minority, immigrant, or rural populations than for populations with better access to quality oral health care. While progress has been achieved in narrowing the oral health care gap for …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7125002/

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Disparities in Oral Health Division of Oral Health CDC

(4 days ago) WEBThe nation’s oral health has greatly improved since the 1960s, but not all Americans have equal access to these improvements. 1 Some racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups have worse oral health 2 as a result of the social determinants of health—conditions in the places where people are born, live, learn, work, and play. 3, 4 For example, some …

https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/oral_health_disparities/index.htm

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Preventing Oral Diseases and Conditions in Communities

(3 days ago) WEBSupporting the integration of medicine and dentistry to increase access to care and improve care coordination for chronic diseases associated with poor oral health. Supporting national data collection through public health surveillance systems, funding state health departments' data collection on oral diseases, and providing data to …

https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/prevention/index.html

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Oral Health for All — Realizing the Promise of Science

(Just Now) WEBWe believe a reform agenda should include strategies for tackling the high costs of, and unequal access to, oral health care. Over the past 20 years, per-person dental care costs have increased by

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2118478

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Almost half of us worldwide are neglecting oral …

(4 days ago) WEBIn a first-ever comprehensive overview, the Global Oral Health Status Report analysed key areas and markers throughout 194 countries, and shows that cases have increased by one billion over the …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/11/1130782

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Oral Health for All — Realizing the Promise of Science

(9 days ago) WEBpoor oral health, such as lack of access to healthy food. Concur-rently, health care systems should recognize inequities in oral health care and other services and re-

https://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp2118478

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Disparities in Access to Oral Health Care Annual Reviews

(7 days ago) WEBUS DHHS (Dep. Health Hum. Serv.) In the United States, people are more likely to have poor oral health if they are low-income, uninsured, and/or members of racial/ethnic minority, immigrant, or rural populations who have suboptimal access to quality oral health care. As a result, poor oral health serves as the national symbol of social inequality.

https://www.annualreviews.org/content/journals/10.1146/annurev-publhealth-040119-094318

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Oral health equity for rural communities: where are we …

(9 days ago) WEBRurality and access to oral health care. Poor oral health is more prevalent among rural populations, with increased levels of periodontal disease and decayed, missing due to caries, and filled

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-023-6058-4

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Access to Oral Health Care: A National Crisis and Call for Reform

(5 days ago) WEBPoverty. Low-income populations of all ages experience the lowest access to oral health care. 2 A 2012 large-scale Senate investigation revealed that 17 million children from low-income families did not receive any preventive dental care and 130 million Americans lacked dental insurance coverage in 2009. 2 While Medicaid dental coverage assists …

https://jdh.adha.org/content/91/1/6

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Effect of Oral Health on the Community, Overall Well-Being, and …

(5 days ago) WEBOral health plays a vital role in the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of individuals and populations (Peres et al. 2019). The oral cavity and its surrounding structures are essential parts of the human body, integral to its daily functioning and contributing substantially to the overall well-being of individuals. The oral cavity also is …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578297/

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Understanding and tackling oral health inequalities in - Nature

(9 days ago) WEBVulnerable and socially excluded groups in society persistently experience significantly worse oral health and poorer access to dental services than the mainstream population. Action to tackle

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41415-019-0472-7

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Disparities in Access to Oral Health Care - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBT93HP30391 /HRSA/HRSA HHS/United States. In the United States, people are more likely to have poor oral health if they are low-income, uninsured, and/or members of racial/ethnic minority, immigrant, or rural populations who have suboptimal access to quality oral health care. As a result, poor oral health serves as the national symbol of …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31900100/

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Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and …

(Just Now) WEBThis report examines the status of oral health and oral health care in the United States. The report describes strengths, limitations, and future challenges, and it outlines a vision for a future oral health care system where all people have access to quality oral health care. The committee’s recommendations for achieving this goal focus on:

https://health.gov/healthypeople/tools-action/browse-evidence-based-resources/improving-access-oral-health-care-vulnerable-and-underserved-populations

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Oral Health among Elderly, Impact on Life Quality, Access of …

(3 days ago) WEBPoor oral health increases the risk for oral infectious and non-infectious diseases. All of these elements contribute to the attention that the clinicians give to oral care. French D., Short L. Oral Health and Access to Dental Care: A Qualitative Investigation among Older People in the Community: Oral Health and Access to Dental …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8950250/

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Native Americans: With oral health in crisis, dental students decline

(4 days ago) WEBThe number of Native Americans applying to dental school has plummeted, even as the community faces a disproportionate share of poor oral health. Inside courtroom College protests Start the day

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/19/native-americans-with-oral-health-in-crisis-dental-students-decline/70213380007/

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Oral health and dental care in Australia - Australian Institute of

(3 days ago) WEBOral health refers to the condition of a person’s teeth and gums, as well as the health of the muscles and bones in their mouth (AHMAC 2017). Poor oral health – mainly tooth decay, gum disease and tooth loss – affects many Australian children and adults, and contributed 4.5% of all the burden that non-fatal burden diseases placed on the

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/dental-oral-health/oral-health-and-dental-care-in-australia/contents/introduction

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Bridging the evidence‐to‐practice gap: exploring dental …

(3 days ago) WEBPoor oral health is associated with adverse health, social and economic consequences for pregnant women. While dental professionals promote good oral health within the dental practice context, more broadly, women in the antenatal period face poor oral health outcomes. such as dental care access and maternal factors, hinder oral …

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/adj.13019

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A 'High-Touch' Approach to Improving Oral Health for …

(Just Now) WEBTaking a “High-Touch” Approach in Newark. NJ Smiles identified the Head Start programs in the city of Newark, which served more than 2,000 high-risk children ages 0-5 and their families — as an opportune setting to promote better oral health care. The decision to implement a “high-touch” strategy through these sites was based on a

https://www.chcs.org/media/High-Touch-Approach-to-Dental.pdf

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State of the U.S. Health Care Workforce, 2023

(4 days ago) WEBNational Center for Health Workforce Analysis May 2024 Oral Health The nation’s oral health workforce, comprised of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, totaled nearly 714,000 workers in 2021, up from 696,000 in 2017 (Table 11). Overall, the number of dentists increased by 2.2% over the past five years.

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/data-research/state-of-the-health-workforce-report-2023.pdf

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Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges - Centers for …

(9 days ago) WEBThe 2021 NIH report provides a comprehensive snapshot of oral health in America, including an examination of oral health across the lifespan and a look at the impact the issue has on communities and the economy. Major take-aways from the report include: Healthy behaviors can improve and maintain an individual’s oral health, but these

https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/publications/federal-agency-reports/OHA2021.html

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Take care of your teeth and gums. Oral health can affect your brain.

(9 days ago) WEBPoor oral hygiene is associated with an increased risk for myriad health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and early death.The state of our teeth and gums

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums-oral-health-can-affect-your-brain/ar-AA1h2TKf

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S.4357 - A bill to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable

(1 days ago) WEBSummary of S.4357 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A bill to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4357

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Oral Health and Teenagers - The Official Web Site for The …

(Just Now) WEBunderstand that poor oral hygiene can lead to bad breath, teeth stains, missing teeth and other dental problems. Regardless of how hectic school, social and work schedules may be, there is always time for proper oral hygiene. Also, strive to set a good example. As the old adage goes, “Practice what you preach.” If your

https://www.nj.gov/treasury/pensions/njwell/documents/pdf/newsletters/teenagers-061115.pdf

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Socio-economic inequalities drive antimicrobial resistance risks.

(6 days ago) WEBThe economic consequences of antimicrobial resistance for individuals, health systems and society are also considerable. Individuals who contract antimicrobial-resistant infections are at risk of mortality, treatment delays, long-term disability, lost income and debt or poverty from high health costs, with suffering and socio-economic impacts …

https://eurohealthobservatory.who.int/news-room/news/item/15-05-2024-socio-economic-inequalities-drive-antimicrobial-resistance-risks.-here-s-how-to-curb-it

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Birth Control Pills Make Some Women Miserable. But Are They …

(4 days ago) WEBTen percent of women had prescriptions for the pill in 2023, up from 7.1 percent in 2018. The pill has a reputation as a reliable, if flawed, form of birth control. Its known side effects

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/well/live/birth-control-pill-women.html

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Oral Hygiene Basics Englewood, NJ - DeSalvo Dental

(3 days ago) WEBMaking excellent oral hygiene a habit is enough to avert most oral health diseases. Oral hygiene should be apart of your lifestyle and a frequent activity. A daily routine of oral care is necessary to clean the tooth of food bits or debris and plaque. The primary result of poor oral care is tooth decay.…

https://www.desalvodental.com/englewood-nj/oral-hygiene-basics/

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A Review of Cerebral Palsy for the Oral Health Professional

(2 days ago) WEBIndividuals who have cerebral palsy (CP) face many physical challenges throughout their lifetimes in addition to societal barriers that can have an impact on quality of life. The ability to access appropriate dental care has long been an issue for people who have disabilities. Dentists should be integral members of teams of professionals involved in optimizing the …

https://www.dental.theclinics.com/article/S0011-8532(08)00090-6/abstract

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Common Oral Conditions Dental Designer, NJ

(6 days ago) WEBA recent survey has made clear that nearly one in ten people have to deal with poor dental health. The most common oral diseases are: Dental Decay (caries). Plaque is a soft, sticky film that builds up on your teeth and contains millions of bacteria.

https://www.dentaldesignernj.com/common-oral-conditions/

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Corrigendum to “A Cluster Analysis of Oral and Cognitive Health

(3 days ago) WEBThe article title was updated to include “in the CLSA”, to: “A Cluster Analysis of Oral and Cognitive Health Indicators in the CLSA: An Exploratory Study on Cholinergic Activity as the Link.” The term “CLSA” was included in the keywords, which now read: “Keywords: aging, bone density, cholinergic neurons, CLSA, cognition, mouth

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23800844241251850

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Adults With Fair or Poor Health Have More Dental Disease and …

(5 days ago) WEBInfographic text. Adults with fair or poor health have more dental disease and less access to dental care. Primary care providers can help their patients maintain their oral health. Educate patients with fair/poor health about their higher risk for dental disease, stressing the importance of preventive care. Screen patients for oral conditions.

https://www.cdc.gov/oral-health/php/infographics/adults_with_fair_or_poor_health.html

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Food programs, health coverage for Florida children is lacking

(2 days ago) WEB“Ensuring 12 months of uninterrupted health coverage for children promotes access to appropriate preventive and primary care,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in a letter

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/16/florida-food-programs-health-coverage-poor-children-desantis/73677932007/

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Limited mental health equity might cost U.S. $14T by 2040

(4 days ago) WEBThe cost of avoidable mental health emergencies due to inequitable access is only slated to grow, the assessment continued. By 2040, the Deloitte and Meharry researchers estimated the U.S. would spend $1.26 trillion each year on costs related to mental health inequities. That includes an estimated $17.5 billion in ED utilization.

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366585593/Limited-mental-health-equity-might-cost-US-14T-by-2040

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Budget 2024–25 - Department of Health and Aged Care

(2 days ago) WEBBudget 2024–25: A fit and healthy Australia. 14 May 2024. Fact sheet. We aim to provide documents in an accessible format. If you're having problems using a document with your accessibility tools, please contact us for help. Publication date: 14 May 2024. Publication type: Collection.

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/budget-2024-25

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