Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges is a culmination of two years of research and writing by over 400 contributors. As a follow up to the Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health in America, this report explores the nation's oral health over the last 20 years.
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Over the next several months, NIDCR will release highlights from each section of Oral Health in America. These overviews will discuss key points and offer a Q&A with section editors.
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Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Older Adults
The U.S. population 65 years of age and older is growing rapidly. With an aging population and increased expectations for good oral health-related quality of life, more older Americans are seeking dental care. However, many adults lose their private dental insurance when they retire, leaving them with little to no coverage during a stage of life where their need for oral healthcare may be greater than ever.
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Effect of Oral Health on the Community, Overall Well-Being, and the Economy
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Emerging Science and Promising Technologies to Transform Oral Health
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Did You Know?
Nearly 1 in 5 US adults experience moderate to high dental fear and anxiety.
About half of all American children do not receive regular dental care.
Periodontal (gum) disease affects more than 2 in 5 adults between the ages of 45 and 60.
