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SLIDE KIT 1: THE BIG PICTURE
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Oral SLIDE KIT 1: THE BIG PICTURE
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Oral Health in America: The 20-Year Update
đź“ť KEY POINTS (Bullets for Slides):
Context: First major update since the 2000 Surgeon General’s Report.
Core Message: Oral health is essential to overall health.
The "But": Despite scientific progress, deep inequities persist.
Pandemic Impact: COVID-19 highlighted the mouth as the "gateway" to the body.
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"Twenty years ago, the US government declared that you cannot be healthy without a healthy mouth. This new report is a check-up to see how we've done. The good news: our science is amazing. The bad news: the system is still broken. Too many people—especially the poor and minorities—still suffer from preventable diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic proved that mouth health is connected to how well we fight off viruses, making this report more urgent than ever."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
Icebreaker: How often do you think about your oral health as part of your overall health?
Recall: When was the last major report on oral health released? (Answer: 2000)
Discussion: Why do you think oral health is often treated separately from general health?
SLIDE KIT 2: WHY ORAL HEALTH HAPPENS (DETERMINANTS)
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It’s Not Just Brushing: Social & Commercial Determinants
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Social Determinants: Income, education, and zip code affect oral health.
Commercial Determinants: Marketing of sugary drinks, tobacco, and alcohol drives disease.
Economic Cost: Productivity losses from untreated oral disease reached $45.9 billion in 2015.
The Definition: "Inequity" = Unfair, avoidable differences caused by systems.
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"We often blame the patient: 'If they just brushed their teeth, they'd be fine.' This report says that's wrong. If you are poor, live in a bad food environment, or face racism, you are statistically more likely to get cavities. These are called 'Social Determinants.' Additionally, companies that sell soda and cigarettes are 'Commercial Determinants' that profit by making products that harm our teeth."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
Multiple Choice: Which of these is a "Commercial Determinant"?
A) Genetics
B) Marketing of sugary beverages
C) Flossing habits
True/False: Income level has a bigger impact on oral health than genetics. (Answer: True)
Deep Dive: How does where you live (zip code) change your access to healthy food and dental care?
SLIDE KIT 3: THE PROGRESS (GOOD NEWS)
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Major Achievements: 2000–2020
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Children: Untreated tooth decay in preschoolers dropped by 50%.
Prevention: Dental sealant use has more than doubled.
Seniors: Tooth loss (edentulism) has plummeted.
1960s: 50% of seniors lost all teeth.
Today: Only 13% of seniors (age 65–74) are toothless.
Science: Better understanding of the oral microbiome and implant technology.
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"We need to celebrate the wins. Because of programs like Medicaid and school-based sealant programs, our youngest children have significantly less pain and decay. Older adults are also winning; grandma and grandpa are keeping their natural teeth much longer than they used to. Science has helped us move away from dentures toward implants and better treatments."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
Data Check: By what percentage did untreated tooth decay drop in preschool children? (Answer: 50%)
Compare: Why is the rate of tooth loss in seniors so much lower today than in the 1960s?
Recall: What is a "dental sealant"?
SLIDE KIT 4: THE CHALLENGES (BAD NEWS)
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The Crisis of Access & Affordability
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The #1 Barrier: High cost. Dental expenses are the largest out-of-pocket healthcare cost.
Insurance Gap: Medicare does not cover dental care.
Shortage: Millions live in "Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas."
ER Misuse: 2.4 million ER visits for tooth pain/year ($1.6 billion cost). ERs can only give painkillers, not cures.
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"Despite the good news for kids, the system is failing adults. Dental care is treated as a luxury, not a necessity. Most seniors lose their dental insurance when they retire. Because they can't find a dentist, people wait until they are in agony and go to the Emergency Room. This costs billions of dollars and doesn't fix the tooth—it just treats the pain."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
True/False: Medicare covers routine dental exams for seniors. (Answer: False)
Critical Thinking: Why is using the ER for dental problems inefficient and expensive?
Scenario: A patient needs a filling but cannot afford it. What happens to the tooth if they wait 5 years?
SLIDE KIT 5: NEW THREATS & EMERGING RISKS
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The New Enemies: Vaping, Viruses & Mental Health
đź“ť KEY POINTS (Bullets for Slides):
Vaping: Rising use of e-cigarettes among youth is a new threat to oral tissue.
HPV & Cancer: Oropharyngeal (throat) cancer is now the most common HPV-related cancer.
Men are 3.5x more likely to get it than women.
Opioids: Dentistry has historically contributed to the opioid crisis via prescriptions.
Mental Health: Strong link between mental illness and poor oral health (neglect, medication side effects).
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"We aren't just fighting cavities anymore. We have new enemies. Teens are vaping, which we know is bad for their mouths but are still studying. A virus called HPV is causing a specific type of throat cancer in men at alarming rates. Also, if someone is struggling with mental illness, their teeth often suffer because it's hard to prioritize self-care."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
Matching: HPV is linked to which type of cancer? (Answer: Oropharyngeal/Throat)
Stat Check: Which gender is more likely to get HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer? (Answer: Men)
Discussion: How might side effects from psychiatric medications affect the mouth? (Answer: Dry mouth, sugary cravings).
SLIDE KIT 6: THE SOLUTION (CALL TO ACTION)
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The Path Forward: Integration & Access
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Integration: Combine medical and dental records (EHRs).
Workforce: Utilize "Dental Therapists" (mid-level providers) for rural/underserved areas.
Policy: Designate dental care as an "Essential Health Benefit."
Interprofessional Care: Doctors and dentists working together in one location.
🗣️ EASY EXPLANATION (Speaker Notes):
"So how do we fix this? We stop pretending the mouth isn't part of the body. We need computer systems that let your heart doctor read your dental records. We need new types of providers—like Dental Therapists—who can travel to rural areas to help people who can't get to a city dentist. Ultimately, insurance needs to cover dental care as a basic right."
âť“ QUESTIONS (For Audience/Quiz):
Concept: What is the benefit of combining medical and dental records?
Role Play: How would a "Dental Therapist" help a rural community with no dentists?
Opinion: Do you think dental insurance should be mandatory for all Americans? Why or why not?... |