| Oral diseases and disorders in and of themselves affect health and well-being through life. |
There are safe and effective measures to prevent the most common dental diseases dental caries and periodontal diseases. |
| The mouth reflects general health and well-being. |
Oral diseases and conditions are associated with other health problems.
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| Accelerate the building of the science and evidence base and apply science effectively to improve oral health. |
Build an effective health infrastructure that meets the oral health needs of all Americans and integrates oral health effectively into overall health. |
| Remove known barriers between people and oral health services. |
Use public-private partnerships to improve the oral health of those who still suffer disproportionately from oral diseases |
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Characters 3-7 can be alpha or numeric |
