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"Good health begins with a smart
mouth." Learn how to... Would you like to get new oral health information as it is made available?Subscribe to the Oral Health Information Network, OHINetwork, and receive periodic notification of new postings to the Oral Health Program’s web site as well as other oral health information. Colorado’s Oral Health Status
Impact of Oral Disease on the Health of Coloradans Snapshot of Oral Health in Colorado Colorado Commission on Children's Dental Health report Dental Program Guidelines for Schools Districts Did you know: Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease? Dental caries is an infectious disease? There are major disparities in oral health and disease within Colorado’s population? Dental Amalgams fillings have been found to be safe and effective? A career in dental health can be very rewarding?
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Oral Health in ColoradoOral disease, although nearly 100 percent preventable affects children, adults and families across the state of Colorado every day. While oral diseases are significant themselves, their relationship to overall general health is often overlooked. The Oral Health Program is working to show connections every day to general health, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, tobacco, school health, seniors, and pregnancy outcomes. The Oral Health Unit is part of the Prevention Services Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Staff members are working on programs to improve the oral health of Coloradans. The most cost-effective preventive programs for reducing dental decay are community-wide efforts such as community water fluoridation and tobacco cessation programs, which reach the greatest number of people. Direct service such as the placement of dental sealants and screenings for common oral and throat cancers are effective for many individuals. Everyday activities including daily oral hygiene, brushing and flossing, and other lifestyle behaviors, including eating well and getting plenty of exercise also help prevent disease and improve health.
Nation’s Oral Health Status
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