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Connor T, Schroeder S, Stepanov A, Persinger O. 2022. Oral health in North Dakota: Opportunities and need to promote oral health equity. Bismarck, ND: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, North Dakota Oral Health Program, 37 pp.

Annotation: This booklet, which is targeted toward decision-makers, program developers, health professionals, oral health teams, state agencies, and others, when responding to the oral health needs of North Dakota communities, describes opportunities to promote good oral health in the state. The booklet addresses the following topics about oral health in the state: children, adolescents, adults, adults in long-term care, pregnant women, indigenous health, North Dakota Medicaid, oral cancers, cleft lip or palate, water fluoridation, and workforce. Also discussed are the following topics about oral health equity: underserved communities, why oral health equity matters, meeting oral health needs in North Dakota, and burden of disease. A snapshot of oral health in the state is included.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Adult health, Cleft lip, Cleft palate, Data, Fluoride, Health promotion, Indigenous peoples of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia and their descendants, Medicaid, North Dakota, Oral cancer, Oral health, Oral health equity, Pregnant women, State information, Work force
   

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