2018 legislative session yields oral health care access gains
The conclusion of the 2018 legislative session marked another year of progress toward expanding oral health care access and reducing health disparities in Washington State. Oral Health Watch would like to thank the Legislature for its unanimous support of Substitute Senate Bill 6549 and its continued support of the Oral Health Connections pilot program. Targeted…
Oral Health Watch
5 hours ago
There are numerous reasons why community water fluoridation is recognized as one of the Top 10 public health achievements of the 20th Century.
💧Cost-effective and equitable way to prevent cavities.
💧Shown to reduce cavities by at least 25% in children and adults.
💧Helps reduce ...dental treatment costs, saving households and health systems money.
💧Contributes to improved oral - and overall - health.
💧Reduces health disparities by benefiting everyone regardless of socioeconomic status.
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
21 hours ago
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Prevention works and saves money. Studies consistently show that removing fluoride from drinking water leads to a significant increase in cavities, particularly among kids. These higher decay rates translate to substantial increase in dental care and treatment costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Prevention works and saves money. Studies consistently show that removing fluoride from drinking water leads to a significant increase in cavities, particularly among kids. These higher decay rates translate to substantial increase in dental care and treatment costs. #teethmatter