Healthy aging includes good oral health
Thanks in large part to water fluoridation and dental care advances, older adults are retaining more of their original teeth than previous generations. Unfortunately, Medicare does not include routine dental care, forcing many older adults to pay out of pocket for essential oral health care or forego care altogether.
Oral Health Watch supports efforts to expand dental care access for senior citizens and raise public awareness of the importance of maintaining good oral health in retirement. Providing older adults access to essential dental care and community water fluoridation improves overall health and quality of life.
Click here to tell legislators that you support dental care coverage for seniors and preventive public health measures like water fluoridation that promote lifelong good oral health for older adults.
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Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington State is a leader in providing preventive oral health care and early dental treatments for young kids. #teethmatter
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School nurses see firsthand how painful cavities and poor #oralhealth can impact a student's ability to thrive in and out of the classroom. Thank you, school nurses, for helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter #SND2022
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School nurses see firsthand how painful cavities and poor #oralhealth can impact a student's ability to thrive in and out of the classroom. Thank you, school nurses, for helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter #SND2022
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's an ideal time to underscore the importance of making oral health care accessible & affordable with in-language resources, culturally competent care & diversifying the oral health workforce. #teethmatter
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's an ideal time to underscore the importance of making oral health care accessible & affordable with in-language resources, culturally competent care & diversifying the oral health workforce. #teethmatter
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Nurses play a critical role in advancing oral health with oral health screenings, dental health education and preventive care. Thank you, nurses, for helping your patients experience the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter #NationaNursesWeek2022