Rural Oral Health
The regular preventive care of the teeth and gums is important in maintaining quality of life and overall health, playing a role in controlling diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Yet, rural communities often lack adequate oral healthcare and miss out on the benefits of good oral health. This can be due to challenges rural communities face such as access to dental care, oral health literacy, oral health equipment and resources, and susceptibility to tobacco use. We encourage you to utilize the following advocacy materials and external resources when you are advocating for rural oral health!
Additionally, please check out The National Rural Oral Health Initiative, which is the combined effort of the National Rural Health Association and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health to improve oral health disparities amongst rural Americans.