The Relationship of Oral and Systemic Health

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The Disconnect

The Relationship of Oral and Systemic Health Prevalence & Sequelae The Disconnect

Access to care remains a major issue. Consider the following:

  • 33% of Americans had a medical visit but not a dental visit in 2019.
  • 9% of Americans had a dental visit but not a medical visit.
  • Medical providers lack comfort with oral exams and systems for dental referrals.
  • Dentists may not have training to feel comfortable providing care to very young children, pregnant women, & patients with special care needs.
  • These are opportunities for better collaborative learning and management
Goals of this curriculum are to address these 3 concerns by training primary care and dental health professionals to prevent oral disease and prepare them with a basic approach to frequently encountered oral problems.

References

Manski R, Rohde F, Ricks T, et al. Trends in the Number and Percentage of the Population with Any Dental or Medical Visits, 2019. 2022 Oct. In: Statistical Brief (Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (US)) [Internet]. Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2001-. STATISTICAL BRIEF #544. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK594339/

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