Resources for dental care
Oral Health Watch does not provide dental care and cannot provide direct referrals.
To get connected to a dental provider that accepts Apple Health (Medicaid) visit DentistLink.org.
The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry program (ABCD) provides to dental care for Medicaid-eligible children from birth to six years. Thirty-seven counties throughout Washington offer ABCD programs. To find out if your community has an ABCD program, visit the ABCD website or call Within Reach at (800) 322-2588 or visit www.parenthelp123.org. Within Reach can also provide information about free or low-cost health insurance, nutrition, dental resources and health services for families.
The Geriatric Dental Group provides dental care for patients 55 and over and patients of any age requiring wheelchair access.
Smilemobile a modern dental clinic on wheels brings dental services directly to children and pregnant women who may not otherwise have access to care. Call 1.888.286.9105 to see if the SmileMobile is in your community and schedule an appointment.
Additional oral health information
- Kids Oral Health: is a website for families to learn about how to protect their children’s oral heath.
- Children’s Dental Health Project: The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) works to create and advance innovative policy solutions to achieve oral health for all children. In collaboration with oral health and child health advocates and policymakers, CDHP seeks solutions to prevent childhood tooth decay, because cavities are the result of a disease that is overwhelmingly preventable. Using the best best available evidence-based research, CDHP engages key players at every level to address the ongoing inequities in oral health and to implement the most cost-effective solutions.
Oral Health Watch
3 hours ago
It's not always easy getting kids and adults to choose water over sugar-sweetened sodas and punches. But adding ice, fresh fruit, and herbs to water can make drinking water more enjoyable. And if your water is fluoridated? Bonus! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
9 hours ago
It's not always easy getting kids and adults to choose water over sugar-sweetened sodas and punches. But adding ice, fresh fruit, and herbs to water can make drinking water more enjoyable. And if your water is fluoridated? Bonus! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Summer break may mean a less structured schedule, but it's still important for kids to maintain good oral health care habits. Check out these tips below to ensure children (and adults) protect their teeth throughout the summer break. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Summer break may mean a less structured schedule, but it's still important for kids to maintain good oral health care habits. Check out these tips below to ensure children (and adults) protect their teeth throughout the summer break. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Community water fluoridation plays a vital role in advancing oral health by providing a cost-effective and equitable means of preventing cavities and protecting individuals of all ages, income levels, and insurance coverage status from the financial and physical burden of oral disease. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Community water fluoridation plays a vital role in advancing oral health by providing a cost-effective and equitable means of preventing cavities and protecting individuals of all ages, income levels, and insurance coverage status from the financial and physical burden of oral disease. #teethmatter