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
9 hours ago
Preventing disease is preferable to treating illness. The Apple Health (Washington state Medicaid) dental program is an essential service that leads to better health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, and improves quality of life. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
15 hours ago
Preventing disease is preferable to treating illness. The Apple Health (Washington state Medicaid) dental program is an essential service that leads to better health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, and improves quality of life. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days 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
2 days 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
2 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
2 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