New oral health objectives added to 10-year plan by HHS

Healthy People 2030, a 10-year national plan by HHS aiming to improve public health and prevent disease, launched Aug. 18.

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New oral objectives related to opioid use disorder and e-cigarettes were added, along with resources for adapting Healthy People 2030 to COVID-19 and other public health threats.

Healthy People 2030 is made up of a total of 355 measurable objectives. Among them are 14 oral health objectives, including goals to:

  • Reduce proportion of children with lifetime, active and untreated tooth decay
  • Increase proportion of children with sealants and preventive dental visits
  • Increase proportion of people with dental insurance and access to dental care
  • Increase proportion of people with fluoridated water
  • Reduce consumption of added sugars

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