Every child deserves a healthy start in life, and an opportunity to grow into a productive adult. Oral health is an essential part of that continuum. At every age, oral health is crucial to overall health.
Every child deserves a healthy start in life, and an opportunity to grow into a productive adult. Oral health is an essential part of that continuum. At every age, oral health is crucial to overall health.
👇🙌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/
During these challenging times, state government needs to support, not reduce, programs that promote better health, especially for those who are already marginalized.
This legislative session will rely heavily on remote testimony for lawmakers due to the pandemic.
The pandemic and economic recovery are front and center as state lawmakers get ready for the new legislative session Monday.
We all need to encourage policymakers to continue to support vital public health programs such as Apple Health dental.
Arcora Foundation, a Seattle-based nonprofit funded by Washington’s largest dental benefits provider, Delta Dental of Washington (DDWA), has provided $1,085,000 in grants to 17 tribes in Washington state. The funds will help the tribes’ dental clinics meet essential oral health needs amidst the pandemic.
Cuts to preventative care programs like adult dental will ultimately cost the system more, advocates say. Medical problems become worse if dental services are delayed, and people will be forced to use the emergency room for urgent care, said Misha Werschkul, executive director of the Budget and Policy Center, a research organization that is focused…