The revenue forecast has been released and legislators are putting together their preliminary budgets.
Now is the time to send a message to legislators: Click here for a simple tool to find your legislators and urge them to restore dental coverage for low-income adults.
More than 450,000 Medicaid-eligible adults lost dental coverage due to state budget cuts in 2011. It is time to reverse that “forced error.”
Too often the seriousness of dental problems is overlooked, as if the mouth is somehow disconnected from the body. But oral health is essential to overall health.
Dental care is also an economic issue because low-income adults can’t get jobs if they are in pain or have obvious dental decay. In addition, people suffering from the extreme pain of a toothache will seek expensive ER care, if they can’t get care in a dental chair. This drives up healthcare costs for taxpayers.
Email your legislators today and tell them providing dental care for low-income adult is the right thing to do.
Oral Health Watch
5 hours ago
Access to preventive oral health care is a matter of equity. Programs like the Apple Health children's and adult dental programs help our lower income friends, family members and neighbors stay healthy and pain-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
18 hours ago
Community water fluoridation is one of the simplest, safest ways to prevent cavities and strengthen enamel for kids and adults. In fact, communities with fluoridated water see fewer cavities and lower oral health care costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
18 hours ago
Community water fluoridation is one of the simplest, safest ways to prevent cavities and strengthen enamel for kids and adults. In fact, communities with fluoridated water see fewer cavities and lower oral health care costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health care access shouldn't depend on what insurance you have. For patients with Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid program) coverage, DentistLink is a free referral service that makes it easier to find a dentist. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health care access shouldn't depend on what insurance you have. For patients with Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid program) coverage, DentistLink is a free referral service that makes it easier to find a dentist. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Honoring and thanking the brave people who have served our country. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025