Health equity begins with good oral health
Good oral health represents more than a nice smile. The health of a person’s mouth provides a window into their overall health and general well-being. Bacterial infections that cause cavities and gum disease can lead to burdensome medical expenses, health complications and pain. Visible decay and missing teeth also can impact employment opportunities, nutrition, self-esteem and how people relate to you.
Unfortunately, poor oral health and dental disease disproportionately affect lower-income households, communities of color, older adults on fixed incomes and people living rural areas. Oral Health Watch advocates for programs and policies that promote good oral health and overall health because everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health and good oral health is a critical part of achieving health equity.
Oral Health Watch
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Achieving health equity begins with community water fluoridation. That's because having a good balance of fluoride benefits everyone. But it is especially beneficial for people who experience barriers to accessing regular care, including lower income households, communities of color and ...seniors on fixed incomes. #teethmatter😁
Oral Health Watch
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Achieving health equity begins with community water fluoridation. That's because having a good balance of fluoride benefits everyone. But it is especially beneficial for people who experience barriers to accessing regular care, including lower income households, communities of color and ...seniors on fixed incomes. #teethmatter😁
Oral Health Watch
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Health equity begins w/ water fluoridation. That's bc a good balance of fluoride benefits all. But it is especially beneficial for people experiencing barriers to accessing care, including lower income households, communities of color & seniors on fixed incomes. #teethmatter😁
Oral Health Watch
19h
👏 Congratulations and thank you @Arcorafound!
Arcora Foundation is excited to share our 2023 Community Report! 🎉 We invite you to explore these recent highlights and shared progress made by Arcora and partners to further bend the arc of #oralhealth toward equity. ⬇
https://arcorafoundation.org/our-work/2023-community-report/
Oral Health Watch
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Happening now! US Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee will be discussing oral health disparities. Click on the link to view it. You also can submit comments by emailing Statementsfortherecord@finance.senate.gov. #teethmatter
An Oral Health Crisis: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities
www.finance.senate.govOral Health Watch
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Happening now! US Senate Finance Health Care Subcommittee will be discussing oral health disparities. Click on the link to view it. You also can submit comments by emailing Statementsfortherecord@finance.senate.gov. #teethmatter
An Oral Health Crisis: Identifying and Addressing Health Disparities
www.finance.senate.gov