Washington legislators could take Medicaid dental benefits away from more than 30,000 low-income pregnant women later this month as part of a plan to balance the state budget, a decision that could lead to even higher dental costs in the future and poorer health for mothers and their children.
The state Legislature will consider a long list of difficult cuts, including the elimination of all non-emergency dental care for low-income pregnant women. While policymakers will have few easy choices, this drastic cut would eventually make care even more expensive. Why? It would delay inexpensive preventive care along with restorative care for pregnant women on Medicaid, increasing the severity of their dental disease and the risk that their children will develop tooth decay. Read More
Oral Health Watch
8 hours ago
No one should be denied a modern day health standard because of where they live. Yet Washington state lags behind the rest of the nation in providing residents access to community water fluoridation - a proven effective health standard that has helped improve oral health for nearly 80 years. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
11 hours ago
No one should be denied a modern day health standard because of where they live. Yet Washington state lags behind the rest of the nation in providing residents access to community water fluoridation - a proven effective health standard that has helped improve oral health for nearly 80 years. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Every child deserves an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. When we provide access to quality oral health care for low-income children, we can significantly improve their overall well-being, quality of life and ability to thrive. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Every child deserves an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. When we provide access to quality oral health care for low-income children, we can significantly improve their overall well-being, quality of life and ability to thrive. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Providing oral health care access for lower-income workers can make a profound difference in health and quality of life. Bad breath, tooth loss, and visible decay can significantly impact employment opportunities for working adults with:
✅decreased confidence
✅increased absenteeism
... ✅lower productivity
✅potential negative perceptions by employers, colleagues and customers. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Providing oral health care access for lower-income workers can make a profound difference in health and quality of life. Bad breath, tooth loss, and visible decay can significantly impact employment opportunities for working adults with:
✅decreased confidence
✅increased absenteeism
... ✅lower productivity
✅potential negative perceptions by employers, colleagues and customers. #teethmatter