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I. STUDIES ON ORAL HEALTH CARE

By: Philippine Dental Association & Surgeon General’s Report on Oral health, May 2005

• "During the last 50 years, there have been dramatic improvements in oral health, and most middle-aged and younger individuals expect to retain their natural teeth over their lifetimes," said Surgeon General David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.

• "However, this report illustrates profound disparities that affect those without the knowledge or resources to achieve good oral care. Those who suffer the worst oral health include individuals who are considered poor in the economic class, especially children and the elderly. And those with disabilities and complex health conditions are at greater risk for oral diseases that, in turn, further complicate their health."

• "The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health provides important reminders that oral health means more than sound teeth. Oral health is integral to overall health."

• "Safe and effective disease prevention measures exist that everyone can adopt to improve oral health and prevent disease."

• “The Philippine Dental Association aims to broaden the awareness to people regarding the use of common preventive tactics, including personal daily oral hygiene habits such as brushing with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily, community programs such as community water fluoridation and tobacco cessation programs, and health care provider-based interventions such as the use of dental sealants and examinations for oral and pharyngeal cancers.

• "Ignoring oral health problems can lead to needless pain and suffering, complications that can devastate well being, and financial and social costs that significantly diminish quality of life and burden society."

• “Pain caused by sensitive teeth, or "dentinal hypersensitivity", is one of the most common dental complaints.”

• “Tooth sensitivity and gum problems affects one third of the adult population.”

• “1 in every 5...