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An estimated 80 percent of American adults have some form of periodontal disease.
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In 2006, Americans made about 500 million visits to dentists, and an estimated $94 billion was spent on dental services.
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“It
’s estimated that every $1 spent on preventive dental care could save $8 to $50 in restorative and emergency treatments,
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1 National Institutes of Health Fact Sheet, 2006
2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Oral Health At A Glance, 2007
3 American Dental Hygienists Association, 2006
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