Oral Health

Oral Health

Oral health is essential to general health and well-being at every stage of life. A healthy mouth enables not only nutrition of the physical body, but also enhances social interaction and promotes self-esteem and feelings of well-being. The mouth serves as a “window” to the rest of the body, providing signals of general health disorders.

Oral health is more important than many people realize. Get the facts about how the health of an individual’s mouth, teeth and gums can affect his or her general health.

2017-2020 Pennsylvania Oral Health Plan- This Plan is the guiding document for oral health activities in Pennsylvania, with a focus on access, workforce, and infrastructure. The plan was developed by the Oral Health Core Team under the supervision of the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Promotion and Risk Reduction.

To learn more about managing oral health please visit the following resources:

Oral Health

Oral Health

Oral Health Data Sources

Oral Health Resources for Providers

Oral Health Resources for Individuals and Families