Dental/Oral Health
Workforce Publications
Workforce Publications
Research Released: Oral Health Needs in Rural Settings |
New Report Discusses State of Oral Health Among Iowa’s Veterans |
The nationally representative 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey was created by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® and administered to adults (18+) by NORC at the University of Chicago in January to February 2022. Findings from the SOHEA survey highlight significant differences in oral health outcomes for individuals living in rural, suburban, and urban areas.
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Oral health is critical to overall health and well-being. Marginalized, historically excluded, and underserved communities often disproportionately suffer from poor oral health as a result of social and political determinants of health. Veterans experience a disproportionate burden of disease and disability that negatively affects their oral health, their overall health, and their well-being. This report from the American Institute of Dental Public Health was developed to serve as a resource for key target audiences in Iowa including clinicians, advocates, health administrators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and policy makers to help design and implement solutions.
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