Our state has long prioritized health care funding, and I urge our state legislators to remember that proud tradition this session. Their first order of business should be passing last year’s capital budget. The Legislature’s failure to pass it is holding up $9.2 million for more than 17 dental projects across the state, including two in our four-county region.
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
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
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
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
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
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
