The bulk of the more than $20 million spent in support of Washington state Initiative-1634 – which will block local governments, like Pullman, from imposing taxes on soda, sugary beverages and some food items – has flowed from the pockets of soda giants like Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo, Inc., Red Bull and the makers of Dr. Pepper. That amount of cash – and the misleading adds it has paid for – should give plenty of reason to question the motives of the industry.
Oral health is health and dental coverage is health coverage. The Apple Health adult dental program is essential to ensure lower-income residents living in Washington state can prevent oral disease and small dental problems from getting worse. #teethmatter #waleg
Oral health is health and dental coverage is health coverage. The Apple Health adult dental program is essential to ensure lower-income residents living in Washington state can prevent oral disease and small dental problems from getting worse. #teethmatter #waleg
WA state's Apple Health adult dental program helps keep people healthy. It helps prevent small problems from getting bigger & avoid needless pain from untreated cavities. Apple Health adult dental is not only good policy; it's the right thing to do #teethmatter #waleg
Untreated, often preventable, oral diseases send more than 2.1 million Americans to the emergency room each year, unnecessarily burdening the healthcare system. Preventive oral health care is critical to maintaining optimal overall health.
Water fluoridation benefits everyone - regardless of age, ethnicity and socioeconomic level. But it is especially beneficial for people who lack access to routine preventive dental care like seniors on fixed incomes, underserved communities and uncovered individuals. #teethmatter
Water fluoridation benefits everyone - regardless of age, ethnicity and socioeconomic level. But it is especially beneficial for people who lack access to routine preventive dental care like seniors on fixed incomes, underserved communities and uncovered individuals. #teethmatter
How can you help improve oral health equity in our state? Visit http://WashingtonWaterFluoridation.org to find and share important resources about community water fluoridation! #NationalFluorideDay
Thanks to water fluoridation - and communities like Grand Rapids, MI committed to public health - millions of Americans continue to experience the benefits of stronger teeth protected against cavities with the simple act of drinking fluoridated drinking water. #teethmatter
Today, January 25th is the 76th anniversary of water #fluoridation. Pictured is the water sculpture erected in Grand Rapids, MI, celebrating this historic public health measure.
