Title Advancing oral health in America / Committee on Future Directions for the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Reports, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Published Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (4 pages) 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 Summary "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 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Notes English Subject United States. Department of Health and Human Services. SUBJECT United States. Department of Health and Human Services fast Subject Dental public health -- United States Oral Health Public Health Dentistry -- organization & administration Dental Health Services POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare. Dental public health SUBJECT United States Subject United States Genre/Form Conference papers and proceedings Form Electronic book Author Committee on an Oral Health Initiative (U.S.) ISBN 9780309186315 0309186315 1283376202 9781283376204 9786613376206 6613376205 0309278775 9780309278775

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