In its June 2010 report, Washington’s ABCD Program: Improving Dental Care for Medicaid-Insured Children, The Pew Center on the States surveys the remarkable impact that one program in Washington State made in confronting dental disease among Medicaid-insured children under age six. Since its inception in 1994, the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program has been established in 30 of Washington’s 39 counties and demonstrated impressive results: Click here to view
In The Pew Center on the States recent fact sheet entitled, The Cost of Delay: State Dental Policies Fail 1 in 5 Children, Washington received a B grade for meeting or exceeding 5 of 8 policy benchmarks for addressing children’s dental health needs. Click here to view
Washington State’s Oral Health Workforce, authored by the Center for Health Workforce Studies in November 2009, describes the characteristics of the state’s oral health workforce, impact on underserved populations, and policy options. Click here to view
The Pew Center on the States, National Academy for State Health Policy, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation developed Help Wanted: A Policy Makers Guide to New Dental Providers, May 2009. This resource about oral health workforce expansions covers the options and factors policy makers should consider when making decisions on this issue. Click here to view
Training New Dental Health Providers in the US, December 2009. Click here to view
Training New Dental Health Providers in the US, Policy Brief, December 2009. Click here to view
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#DentalCare is so expensive without insurance that it is the number one medical service that people in America skip due to the cost. Now is the time to add #DentalCoverage to #Medicare. #OralHealth #MouthsinMedicare
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Absolutely, @Arcorafound. A good oral hygiene routine (which includes regular brushing w/fluoride toothpaste) paired w/ routine dental visits and access to fluoridated drinking water can lead to both improved oral health and lower dental care costs. #teethmatter
DYK that daily brushing and flossing can save you some serious $$$?! Even if you’re diligent about seeing your dentist, these habits are key to preventing cavities and gum disease. #NationalBrushDay #PowerYourSmile
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Parents and caregivers are a child's first teacher. When kids see the adults in their lives value good oral health, they are more likely to model good oral health hygiene habits throughout childhood and into adulthood. #teethmatter
#DYK your children are more likely to make brushing a habit when they see you model the behavior? Make this #NationalBrushDay count by brushing with your kids! Show us your pearly whites & tag #BrushTogetherOnNBD on November 1! @brush2min2x
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Sugary drinks are a nice occasional treat. Choose water (an added health benefit if its fluoridated water) to stay hydrated, satisfy thirst and wash down food during meals. #teethmatter
What's the sweetest drink for your smile? Tap water! 🚰 Learn how balancing the right amount of fluoride in tap water benefits everyone, regardless of age or socioeconomic status ➡ https://bit.ly/3bARgdB. #ValueWater
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And #DYK that cavities are preventable? Practicing a good oral hygiene routine coupled with regular dental visits, drinking fluoridated water, dental sealants and fluoride varnishes can help kids grow up cavity-free. #teethmatter
#DYK: Cavities in baby teeth often lead to cavities in adult teeth? Ask your dentist these three questions to set your little one’s teeth up for success 🦷
https://www.themightymouth.org/3-questions-to-ask-a-dentist-or-pediatrician-about-your-babys-oral-health
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Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Thank you #SmileMobile - and @Arcorafound, @DeltaDentalWA, @seattlechildren and caring providers who make the SmileMobile possible - for providing dental care access in rural and underserved communities. #teethmatter
Thumbs up for our #SmileMobile clinic in Spokane! 🙌 Thank you to the incredible Marshallese community health workers who helped patients feel comfortable and secure during their visits. #access #removingbarriers
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