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
7 hours ago
Today is International Family Day and a time to celebrate families and underscore the important role families play in promoting good oral health. Brushing as a family can help establish good oral hygiene habits in children by modeling proper brushing techniques and making it a regular, enjoyable ...routine. #internationalfamilyday #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Preventive measures like community water fluoridation, fluoride varnishes and regular dental check-ups are highly effective in deterring cavities. That is why Oral Health Watch advocates for efforts that expand access to preventive oral health care and fluoridated drinking water. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Preventive measures like community water fluoridation, fluoride varnishes and regular dental check-ups are highly effective in deterring cavities. That is why Oral Health Watch advocates for efforts that expand access to preventive oral health care and fluoridated drinking water. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Medicaid has widespread support because it:
Improves the health and well-being of friends, family, neighbors, and community
Helps support the economy and reduces medical debt risk
Strengthens healthcare systems
Please tell your Representatives: No cuts to ...Medicaid!
#MedicaidMatters
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Medicaid has widespread support because it:
Improves the health and well-being of friends, family, neighbors, and community
Helps support the economy and reduces medical debt risk
Strengthens healthcare systems
Please click on the link below and tell your ...Representatives: No cuts to Medicaid!
#MedicaidMatters
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Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
The Apple Health adult dental program has helped expand dental care access and improved oral health for thousands , especially for low-income individuals and children. However, access is not always universal, and disparities can still exist.