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Oral health is essential to general health and well-being, but there is an epidemic of oral diseases affecting vulnerable populations—poor children, older people, and many members of racial and ethnic minority groups. With support from a coalition of sponsors, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will build on these reports by convening a broad group of stakeholders in a public workshop to discuss opportunities to sustainably implement innovative models, practices, and strategies to reduce disparities and improve oral health in the US.
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Oral health is essential to overall health and well-being, but an epidemic of oral diseases - with regional dental professional shortages and a lack of dental insurance - is leaving many without sufficient dental care. In November 2024, the National Academies hosted a hybrid public workshop to discu...
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