1. Over 120 medical conditions are first detected by a dental exam. *Thyroid Problems *Diabetes *Leukemia *Brain Tumors *Oral Cancer *Hardening of the Arteries 2. 117,000 school hours are missed for every 100,000 students due to oral health issues. 3. 40% of the bacteria found in the carotid artery fatty deposits of stroke suffers came from the mouth. 4. Spontaneous pre-term births are 7-8 times more likely in women with gum disease. 5. Dental benefits encourage preventive care. Every $1 spent on prevention saves $4 in treatment. 6. Total expenditures on dental services have increased from $13 billion to $54 billion between 1980 and 1998. Dental/Vision Plan Outline Enrollment Steps We've Added Dental/Vision Texas Farmers Union, P.O. Box 7276, Waco, Tx 76714-7276