As the legislative session continues, the drumbeat of support for adult dental benefits grows. Today the Tacoma News Tribune editorial board came out in support of the Legislature restoring dental coverage for 450,000 low-income adults. According to the TNT, “it’s now time to reverse” the “penny-wise decision” of legislators in 2011 to get rid of the dental coverage. The Affordable Care Act would also allow state lawmakers to leverage federal funds to help pay for dental care, the editorial board said.
“This country has historically maintained an exaggerated distinction between dental and medical care, as if teeth and jaws somehow didn’t connect to the rest of the body. It’s all health care, though, and the Legislature should grab this opportunity to offer dentistry to Washingtonians with little money.”
Read the full editorial here.
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Painful tooth decay and gum disease don't have to be a part of growing up. Preventive measures like water fluoridation and access to oral health care can help prevent cavities so kids can grow up cavity-free and enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Painful tooth decay and gum disease don't have to be a part of growing up. Preventive measures like water fluoridation and access to oral health care can help prevent cavities so kids can grow up cavity-free and enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter