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Advancing oral health in America [electronic resource] / Committee on an Oral Health Initiative, Board on Health Care Services, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/Created
Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2011.
Description
1 online resource (xviii, 248 p.) : ill. (some col.)
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National Academies Press
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Subject(s)
Dental public health
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United States
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Community dental services
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United States
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Mouth
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Diseases
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Prevention
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Teeth
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Diseases
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Prevention
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
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Related name
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on an Oral Health Initiative
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Summary note
"Though it is highly preventable, tooth decay is a common chronic disease both in the United States and worldwide. Evidence shows that decay and other oral diseases may be associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. However, individuals and many health care professionals remain unaware of the risk factors and preventive approaches for many oral diseases. They do not fully appreciate how oral health affects overall health and well-being. In Advancing Oral Health in America, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) highlights the vital role that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) can play in improving oral health and oral health care in the United States. The IOM recommends that HHS design an oral health initiative which has clearly articulated goals, is coordinated effectively, adequately funded and has high-level accountability. In addition, the IOM stresses three key areas needed for successfully maintaining oral health as a priority issue: strong leadership, sustained interest, and the involvement of multiple stakeholders from both the public and private sectors. Advancing Oral Health in America provides practical recommendations that the Department of Health and Human Services can use to improve oral health care in America. The report will serve as a vital resource for federal health agencies, health care professionals, policy makers, researchers, and public and private health organizations"--Publisher's description.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Contents
Introduction
Oral health and overall health and well-being
The oral health care system
HHS and oral health: past and present
A new oral health initiative.
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ISBN
9780309186315 (electronic bk.)
0309186315 (electronic bk.)
1283376202
9781283376204
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Advancing oral health in America [electronic resource] / Institute of Medicine of the National Academies.
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