Nearly 12,000 low-income adults in Spokane County have trouble getting regular dental care, and many end up in hospital emergency departments with problems ranging from minor toothaches to life-threatening infections.
Nearly 12,000 low-income adults in Spokane County have trouble getting regular dental care, and many end up in hospital emergency departments with problems ranging from minor toothaches to life-threatening infections.
Oral Health Watch
3 hours ago
Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that prevents tooth decay, leading to lower overall healthcare costs and improved oral health for everyone regardless of age, income level or health insurance status - offering residents and health systems long-term savings. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
10 hours ago
Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that prevents tooth decay, leading to lower overall healthcare costs and improved oral health for everyone regardless of age, income level or health insurance status - offering residents and health systems long-term savings. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
The Seattle/King County Clinic, where thousands of people in the Puget Sound region and beyond receive much-needed free dental, medical and vision care, is a truly uplifting event. It's also a sobering reminder that health disparities persist and underscores the importance of maintaining state... investments in the adult and children's Apple Health dental program. #teethmatter
While we wait for meaningful policy changes at the federal and state levels, we cannot afford to stand still.
www.seattletimes.comOral Health Watch
1 days ago
The @seattlekingcountyclinic, where thousands of people in the Puget Sound region and beyond receive much-needed free dental, medical and vision care, is a truly uplifting event. It's also a sobering reminder that health disparities persist and underscores the importance of maintaining state ...investments in the adult and children's Apple Health dental program. #teethmatter
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/big-seattle-free-clinic-shows-the-gaps-in-our-health-care-system
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Nearly 80 years of studies and research show that fluoride in community water systems prevents cavities in both children and adults by least 25% and that kids living in fluoridated communities have on average 2.25 fewer decayed teeth when compared to similar children not living in fluoridated ...communities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Nearly 80 years of studies and research show that fluoride in community water systems prevents cavities in both children and adults by least 25% and that kids living in fluoridated communities have on average 2.25 fewer decayed teeth when compared to similar children not living in fluoridated ...communities. #teethmatter