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21.   Oral Health

Goal: Prevent and control oral and craniofacial diseases, conditions, and injuries and improve access to related services.

Objective numbers in bold with an asterisk (*) indicate the objectives with proposed change(s).

Objective Number Objective Short Title
21-1Dental caries experience
21-2Untreated dental decay
21-3No permanent tooth loss
21-4Complete tooth loss
21-5Periodontal diseases
21-6Early detection of oral and pharyngeal cancers
21-7Annual examinations for oral and pharyngeal cancers
21-8Dental sealants
21-9Community water fluoridation
21-10Use of oral health care system
21-11Use of oral health care system by residents in long-term care facilities
21-12Dental services for low-income children
21-13*School-based health centers with oral health component
21-14*Health centers with oral health service components
21-15Referral for cleft lip or palate
21-16Oral and craniofacial State-based surveillance system
21-17*Tribal, State, and local dental programs

Display all objectives in Focus Area 21.

Read Healthy People focus area 21 Oral Health in Healthy People 2010.


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