Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges
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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Emerging Science and Promising Technologies to Transform Oral Health
Scientific and technological advances present opportunities to improve the oral health of individuals and communities. These discoveries can drive new approaches for person-centered oral health care and help guide decision making by researchers, policy makers, clinicians, and individuals.
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Effect of Oral Health on the Community, Overall Well-Being, and the Economy
Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Children
Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Adolescents
Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Working-Age Adults
Oral Health Across the Lifespan: Older Adults
Oral Health Workforce, Education, Practice, and Integration
Pain, Mental Illness, Substance Use, and Oral Health
Emerging Science and Promising Technologies to Transform Oral Health
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