The support for restoring dental care for low-income adults in Washington continues to build. More than 450,000 people lost dental coverage due to state budget cuts in 2011.
Recent columns in newspapers across the state specify numerous reasons why funding dental care is a smart investment for the state. Preventing dental disease saves money, improves health and keeps people away from expensive ER and hospital care. It is difficult for people to get a job if they are in pain or have obvious dental problems.
Read the columns and then send a message to legislators.
Restoring dental care is a wise decision and the right thing to do.
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Editorial in the Everett Herald, Mar. 28
Op-ed in the Yakima Herald Republic, Mar. 31
“Dental care funds benefit state patients and taxpayers”
Op-ed in the Vancouver Columbian, Mar. 31
“State can restore dental care for low-income”
Op-ed in the Bellingham Herald, April 1
“Restoring state adult dental care would save money, improve care”
Oral Health Watch
9 hours ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
13 hours ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Medicaid provides crucial health coverage and essential services to more than 72 million - including nearly 2 million in Washington state - lower-income individuals, families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Please urge your congressional representative to protect Medicaid ...coverage. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Medicaid provides crucial health coverage and essential services to more than 72 million - including nearly 2 million in Washington state - lower-income individuals, families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities. Please urge your congressional representative to protect Medicaid ...coverage. #teethmatter