(2017) The Burden of Oral Disease: Adolescents, February 9, 2017. Public Health, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)
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Abstract
Adolescence is a time in life that is full of changes. It is also a very important time to consider oral health. Adolescents frequently suffer from dental caries (tooth decay), especially if proper oral health care was not received throughout childhood.¹‐²Nationwide, 58.2% of 12-19 year olds have caries experience in their permanent teeth.³ If left untreated, caries can lead to pain, infection, and a decreased quality of life.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Public Health, Oral Health, Adolescence |
| Subjects: | Health and medicine Health and medicine > Healthcare Health and medicine > Healthcare > Dental care |
| ID Code: | 31540 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 26 Mar 2020 13:28 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Mar 2020 13:28 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/31540 |