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There is ample evidence that poor oral health plays a role in many chronic diseases.
In addition to saving costs for individuals and our health-care system, facilitating access to dental care would enhance the population’s oral health and potentially help in managing chronic diseases.
Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.
Canada’s health system does not include dental coverage, leaving a large gap in care that’s existed since its beginning. It’s time to ensure access to oral care.
Cavity-free teeth depend on many factors, and heredity may not be the most important.
Oral health is a key part of overall health, but many Canadians skip dental care due to the cost, resulting in emergency room visits and health issues. It’s time for a dental care plan for all Canadians.
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Professor, Department of History, University of Guelph
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Eberly Distiniguished Professor Emeritus, Clinical Professor Emeritus of Dental Public Health & Professional Practice, West Virginia University
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Professor of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Clinical Professor of Periodontics and Endodontics, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York)
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SUNY Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology, University at Buffalo
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Dalhousie University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto
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Director, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics; Professor of Oral Biology and of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
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Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Kennesaw State University
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Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University