ORAL HEALTH AMERICA AND DENTICATOR ENCOURAGE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR SMILES(4)

ORAL HEALTH AMERICA AND DENTICATOR ENCOURAGE DENTAL PROFESSIONALS TO SHARE THEIR SMILES

CHICAGO, November 6, 2014 – According to a recent survey commissioned by Oral Health America (OHA) and conducted by Harris Poll, low-income Americans, young adults and those living in urban areas are more likely to have limited access to daily oral care items, making them more likely to skip some key daily care activities. That is why the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM), the National Dental Association (NDA) and OSAP (Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention) are supporting OHA’s Fall for Smiles campaign, which educates Americans about the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth through daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits, eating healthy foods and avoiding tobacco.

This year’s Fall for Smiles campaign is shining a light on the disparities that exist in this country when it comes to oral health, encouraging all Americans to spread the message of the importance of oral health to overall health. Thanks to the generous support of the campaign’s sponsors, including AADOM, the NDA and OSAP, OHA is able reach hundreds of thousands of Americans with this simple yet important message and offer free resources for anyone who wants to participate.

Those interested in learning more about the Fall for Smiles campaign and accessing downloadable resources can visit the Fall for Smiles webpage at www.oralhealthamerica.org/fallforsmiles.

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