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Oral Health Literacy
Language: en
Pages: 142
Authors: Institute of Medicine
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-19 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Roundtable on Health Literacy focuses on bringing together leaders from the federal government, foundations, health plans, assoc
Integrating Oral and General Health Through Health Literacy Practices
Language: en
Pages: 123
Authors: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-08-31 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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Oral health care and medical health care both seek to maintain and enhance human health and well-being. Yet, dentistry and primary care in the United States are
Advancing Oral Health in America
Language: en
Pages: 211
Authors: Institute of Medicine
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-01-05 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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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 disea
Measures of Health Literacy
Language: en
Pages: 142
Authors: Institute of Medicine
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-12-30 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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Health literacy-the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions-
Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations
Language: en
Pages: 296
Authors: National Research Council
Categories: Medical
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-01-22 - Publisher: National Academies Press

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Access to oral health care is essential to promoting and maintaining overall health and well-being, yet only half of the population visits a dentist each year.