In addition to tooth decay, excess sugar contributes to many significant health problems including diabetes, heart disease and obesity. These health concerns inspired the city of Seattle to take action, tax junk drinks and invest the money in low-income communities.
👇🙌The SmileMobile's first visit in 2021 will be at Yelm Middle School starting the week of February 8th. Call 888-286-9105 for more details. The SmileMobile is made possible by @Arcorafound @DeltaDentalWA & @seattlechildren. #teethmatter
The SmileMobile is back! Their dental team will be in Yelm the weeks of Feb. 8 and 15. Local families with Apple Health (Medicaid) or without insurance are encouraged to call 888-286-9105. #access @YCSnews
👇The SmileMobile will be in Yelm the weeks of February 8th and 16th. Call 888.286.9105 for more details. The SmileMobile is made possible by Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington and Seattle Children's. #teethmatter
There's a reason why more than 100 well-regarded, reputable health organizations support fluoridation. That's because for more than 75 years, water fluoridation has helped improve the oral health of millions of Americans regardless of race, ethnicity or income level. #teetmatter
There's a reason why more than 100 well-regarded, reputable health organizations support fluoridation. That's because for more than 75 years, water fluoridation has helped improve the oral health of millions of Americans regardless of race, ethnicity or income level. #teetmatter
There are over 100 well-known, well-respected scientific research, public health, medical, & dental organizations that recognize the safety & effectiveness of CWF.
The global pandemic has shown us that health care coverage is important, but it is especially so during a health crisis. Washington state's Apple Health adult dental care program helps advance oral health in our communities by helping to prevent dental disease and small problems from getting ...bigger. #teethmatter #ProtectDental #waleg
Health care coverage is important, but it is especially so during a global health crisis. WA state's Apple Health adult dental care program helps prevent oral disease and small problems from getting bigger. #teethmatter #ProtectDental #waleg
"It is precisely in these times we should all remember the stakes are too high to do anything less than preserve programs that people need to stay health." #ProtectDental
- Andrew Lofton (@Seattle_Housing) and @Vanetta_SeaTac w/ @SeattleMedium
https://seattlemedium.com/preserving-state-adult-dental-program-promotes-health-equity/
