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
@seattlekingcountyclinic volunteers provided free dental, medical, vision and other health care services at @seattlecenter for nearly 3,000 people in the span of four days. It is both inspirational and a call to action to champion policies that provide care when and where people need it so ...charitable clinics are no longer necessary. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
As hundreds of people access free dental, medical, vision and other health services during the @seattlekingcountyclinic at @seattlecenter now through Sunday, many will also get support with interpretive services and social workers to help access the care they need. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
The @seattlekingcountyclinic began today and will provide free dental, medical, vision and other health services at @seattlecenter through Sunday first come, first served. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Poor oral health can profoundly affect a person's overall health, confidence, and even how others see them. Thank you to the Seattle/King County Clinic volunteers and supporters for making this 4-day pop-up clinic possible. Let this be a call to action: no one should have to wait for a ...once-a-year free clinic ot receive preventive and restorative oral health care. Together, let's keep pushing toward a future where oral health care is accessible when and where people need it. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
Hundreds of people facing barriers to oral, medical and vision care will receive free health care at the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23 - 26. Thank you to Seattle Center Foundation, @seattlecenter, community partners, and caring volunteers who help make this possible. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
The @seattlekingcountyclinic begins Thursday (April 23) at @seattlecenter, providing free dental, medical, vision and other health care services first come, first served. Dental care access is more than a happy smile. Tooth loss, decay and poor oral health impacts health, economic, and emotional ...well-being. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease even though cavities are largely preventable. But it doesn't have to be that way. Access to regular dental visits, community water fluoridation, and a consistent home oral health care routine can make it possible for kids to grow up ...cavity-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that includes access to proven effective preventive oral health measures like community water fluoridation and regular oral health check ups. Because when we invest in prevention, we help kids stay healthy, avoid needless pain, and set them on a ...lifelong path of healthier smiles. 🦷🚰 #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
A workforce that reflects the communities it serves can help strengthen communication, build trust, and improve health outcomes. Research shows patients are more trusting, engaged, and likely to follow health advice when providers speak their language or understand their lived experiences. ...#teethmatter