Researchers are only now beginning to understand how consequential the Medicaid program has been for the lives of Americans. Fifty years after Medicaid became available, children who received health insurance through the program are healthier, living longer and working more, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Pop-up clinics and charitable events are not long-term solutions to addressing the insufficient access to dental care in Washington State. Investing in efforts that improve dental care access for at-risk populations will lead to better health and lower medical costs.
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.
Contrary to what many people believe, fluoride is not some evil scourge of industrial society. Wired Science blogger Deborah Blum debunks some anti-fluoride misinformation, and shares a natural history of the element.
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Providing dental care access is important for people with HIV/AIDS. That's because risk for oral health problems like chronic dry mouth and gum disease can lead to mouth pain and other problems. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
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Providing dental care access is important for people with HIV/AIDS. That's because risk for oral health problems like chronic dry mouth and gum disease can lead to mouth pain and other problems. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
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Providing dental care access is important for people with HIV/AIDS. That's because people w/ the human immunodeficiency virus experience risk for oral health problems, including chronic dry mouth & gum disease, resulting in pain & other problems. #WorldAIDSDay #teethmatter
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Water fluoridation is one of the most effect health measures that improves oral health, prevents cavities and advances health equity. #teethmatter https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/fluoridated-water-a-cost-effective-way-to-boost-dental-health-in-underserved-communities/
Oral Health Watch
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Water fluoridation is one of the best preventive health measures proven to improve oral health, prevent cavities and advance health equity. #teethmatter https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/fluoridated-water-a-cost-effective-way-to-boost-dental-health-in-underserved-communities/
Oral Health Watch
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Water fluoridation is one of the best preventive health measures that can improve oral health, prevent cavities and advance health equity. #teethmatter
An overwhelming majority of American health experts encourage brushing twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste and drinking water with fluoride to...
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