How are foundations trying to help? The Funders Oral Health Policy Group (FOHPG), for example, has twenty-two members—“funders that invest in oral health strategies that include policy change,” says Colleen Lampron, its facilitator.
How are foundations trying to help? The Funders Oral Health Policy Group (FOHPG), for example, has twenty-two members—“funders that invest in oral health strategies that include policy change,” says Colleen Lampron, its facilitator.
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Prevention works. Community water fluoridation and regular dental checkups are smart public health investments that help stop problems before they start, reduce costly treatment, and spare people from needless pain. When we invest in prevention, we build healthier communities and better outcomes ...for everyone. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Where you live should not determine whether you can get dental care. Let's explore innovative approaches and support investments that expand access, strengthen the oral health workforce, and help ensure everyone can get care regardless of ZIP code. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Prevention works. Water fluoridation has helped lower cavity rates among children and contributed to better oral health over a lifetime, including less tooth loss in adulthood. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
State oral health investments are a high-impact policy that improves overall population health and saves money long-term by:
🦷 Supporting access to preventive care
🚑 Reducing costly emergency room visits
💚 Addressing health inequities
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
A cavity is never “just a cavity.” Poor oral health can affect how people eat, sleep, learn, work, and feel every day. Oral health matters because it is deeply connected to overall health, well-being, and quality of life. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Healthy mouths support eating, sleeping, learning, speaking, and overall well-being. When parents prioritize oral health, they help set the foundation for a healthier childhood and a healthier future. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Unlike sodas and sports drinks, water hydrates without added sugar. Fluoridated water goes a step further by helping prevent cavities and protect smiles. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Preventive oral health care and community water fluoridation do more than prevent cavities. They support basic needs like health and comfort, psychological needs like confidence and belonging, and the ability to learn, work, and reach one’s full potential. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Access to preventive and restorative dental care is essential for everyone. Good oral health plays a vital role in a person’s quality of life. It affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, learn, work, and live without pain. #teethmatter