Medicaid Expansion Presents an Opportunity to Secure Dental Coverage for Low-Income Adults In Washington State, the Medicaid adult dental program was largely eliminated in 2011 due to budget shortfalls. Thanks to action by the Washington State Legislature, coverage was restored January 1, 2014. Arcora Foundation and its many partners successfully advocated for the restoration of…
KING 5 in Seattle recently aired a story on the consequences of the Legislature’s decision to eliminate dental care for low-income adults. State funding for dental care was cut in 2011 and as a result more than 450,000 low-income adults in our state are denied the dental care they need to remain healthy. The KING…
Good oral health is critical to overall health and high quality and cost efficient systems of care must address oral health. Why? There is clear evidence that periodontal disease – a common, chronic dental disease that causes inflammation and eventually leads to tooth loss – is linked to other chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke,…
Oral Health Watch
4 hours ago
1 in 4 (26%) of Medicaid-insured adults report difficulty finding a dentist who accepts their coverage. Fortunately for Washington residents, there's DentistLink - a free referral service that connects people with dental care whether they have Medicaid insurance, are uninsured, or have private... coverage. Call or text 844-888-5465 to connect with a referral specialist. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 hours ago
1 in 4 (26%) of Medicaid-insured adults report difficulty finding a dentist who accepts their coverage. Fortunately for Washington residents, there's DentistLink - a free referral service that connects people with dental care whether they have Medicaid insurance, are uninsured, or have private... coverage. Call or text 844-888-5465 to connect with a referral specialist. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
It's not always easy getting kids to brush and floss their teeth as consistently as they should. Thankfully, community water fluoridation strengthens tooth enamel to help protect teeth against cavity-causing germs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
It's not always easy getting kids to brush and floss their teeth as consistently as they should. Thankfully, community water fluoridation strengthens tooth enamel to help protect teeth against cavity-causing germs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter