Ensuring Oral Health is a part of Early Learning
In order for children to be ready for school, they need to be healthy. Oral health is a critical part of a child’s health, growth, development and ability to learn.
Dental decay is the single most common chronic disease of early childhood. Left untreated, the pain and infection caused by tooth decay can lead to problems eating, sleeping and speaking. The good news is that dental disease is almost entirely preventable.
What policymakers can do:
- Protect funding for early learning programs, ECEAP and the Home Visiting Services Fund, that provide coordination for children’s health including oral health.
- Include oral health in regulations for licensed child care settings.
- Include oral health in training for early learning professionals.
Oral Health Watch
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You've heard about the SmileMobile, but likely haven't seen what's inside. Check out this video to get an inside peek of the state-of-the art dental clinic that travels throughout Washington providing dental care for lower income kids, pregnant people and their families. Thanks ...Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, Seattle Children's and caring volunteers for making the SmileMobile possible. #teethmatter
Tour the SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van that travels across all corners of Washington state.
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You've heard about the SmileMobile, but likely haven't seen its inside. Check out this video to get an inside peek of the traveling dental bus that cares for lower income kids, pregnant people and their families throughout WA state. #teethmatter
Tour the SmileMobile, a three chair mobile dental van that travels across all corners of Washington state.
www.youtube.comOral Health Watch
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth2023🏳️🌈 #Pride🏳️🌈
Oral Health Watch
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🌈 #pride🌈
Oral Health Watch
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June is Pride Month! Approaching oral health care with cultural humility is key to improving access to care and health outcomes for all, and that includes LGBTQIA+ patients. #teethmatter #pridemonth🌈 #pride🌈
Oral Health Watch
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Everybody deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. What better time than June (designated as Oral Health Month) to support policies, programs and efforts that expand access to preventive measures like water fluoridation & oral health care!? #teethmatter #OralHealthMonth