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Portrait of Oral Health in North Carolina
North Carolina has made noteworthy progress in the arena of oral health in recent years, yet inequities in access to
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Innovations in Oral Health Care
Exemplary stories of individuals who are transforming the delivery of dental care and dramatically improving the lives of people in
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Unlocking the Door to the New Thinking: Frames for Advancing Oral Health Reform
Oral health equity paradigm shift in public thinking and public policy. This FrameWorks Institute MessageMemo, produced in partnership with Oral
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Envisioning Teledentistry in North Carolina
Let’s take a moment to review an all-too-familiar scenario for many North Carolinians. Martha lives in rural Tyrrell County, North
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Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body: Oral Health During Pregnancy
Recap: The Oral-Systemic Connection Parts one and two of our series, “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body,” focused on heart disease, diabetes,
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Takeaways From the North Carolina Public Health Leaders’ Conference
The North Carolina Public Health Association recently hosted its 2020 Public Health Leaders’ Conference, drawing professionals from across North Carolina
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February 2020 Newsletter
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Message from the Director This month we are celebrating Children’s Oral Health
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January 2020 Newsletter
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser Message From the Director We’re off to a great start in the new year! As
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December 2019 Newsletter
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser A Message From the Director There’s a great quote by the writer
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ADA Mouth Healthy – Teens
The ADA’s oral health education resource, Mouth Healthy, offers a wide variety of resources for teens. From healthy brushing habits
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Children’s Oral Health
“Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the
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March of Dimes – Dental Health During Pregnancy
“Dental health (also called oral health) is the health of your mouth, teeth and gums. It’s an important part of
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