Policymakers

Leaders and policymakers have the ability to ensure that equal access to culturally competent oral health care in Nevada becomes a reality. By making data driven decisions that are anchored in best practice models, Nevada can deliver high quality oral healthcare to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) to improve health and realize a significant return on investment for Nevada taxpayers. The resources listed below provide the data on the need at the national and state levels, as well as a roadmap for change.