To many of us, this might seem a little weird but mental health is linked to oral health and vice versa. We all know that both the mind and body have a serious relationship. Research has found that the people with mental illnesses tend to have bad oral health.
It's time for #Medicare to reflect the fact that oral health is integral to overall health and that including preventive dental care coverage is not only good health policy, it is the right thing to do. #teethmatter
A broken tooth shouldn’t mean an impossible choice between groceries and #DentalCare. Older adults and people with disabilities paid into #Medicare their whole working lives. It should cover their whole bodies. #MouthsinMedicare
Congratulations, @PurpleHayesRN and @DocJeffD!
So proud of @PurpleHayesRN and @DocJeffD, who were awarded the MLK Medal for Distinguished Service by the @KCCouncil for their incredible leadership throughout the #COVID19 pandemic.
Calgary residents overwhelmingly voted to restore water fluoridation. This is a win for all Calgary residents - regardless of age and socio-economic income level. This is a win for health equity. This is a win for public health. #teethmatter ...https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgarians-votes-yes-to-fluoride-in-city-water-supply-1.5628622
Comprehensive dental coverage in #Medicare has widespread support regardless of age, political affiliation and geography. That's because voters recognize that oral health IS health and dental coverage IS health coverage. #teethmatter
Adding #DentalCoverage to #Medicare is widely popular with voters of both political parties. A June 2021 poll showed that roughly 85% of voters support it! Now Congress needs to listen to us and get this done. #BuildBackBetter https://morningconsult.com/2021/06/30/health-care-proposals-reconciliation-bill-polling/
October is Dental Hygienist Month! What better time to celebrate and thank dental hygienists for the work they do and help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health? #DentalHygienistMonth #teethmatter
It's time for federal health policy to reflect what we all know. You're not healthy without a healthy mouth, and oral health is health. #teethmatter
#Medicare should mean #HealthCare for our whole bodies. But it currently excludes dental care, meaning many people with diabetes have to pay 3-4x their monthly income to stay healthy or not get care at all. That’s unacceptable. #MouthsinMedicare
