Connecting low-income children to dental care: An innovative partnership in Washington state
Health Affairs •As a result of ABCD, in 2018, 55 percent of Medicaid children under age six accessed dental care—making Washington a national leader in the percentage of these young children receiving such care.
Oral Health Watch
8 hours ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
8 hours ago
Happy 60th Anniversary, #Medicaid and #Medicare! Thanks to both wildly successful health programs, nearly 137 million individuals and families have access to affordable health care. The result: improved health outcomes and greater financial stability. #happybirthdaymedicaid #teethmatter #Medicaid60... #happybirthdayMedicare #medicare60
Oral Health Watch
22 hours ago
Prevention works and saves money. Studies consistently show that removing fluoride from drinking water leads to a significant increase in cavities, particularly among kids. These higher decay rates translate to substantial increase in dental care and treatment costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Prevention works and saves money. Studies consistently show that removing fluoride from drinking water leads to a significant increase in cavities, particularly among kids. These higher decay rates translate to substantial increase in dental care and treatment costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Every child deserves an opportunity to thrive. This includes access to preventive oral health care and regular dental visits for all kids to maintain good oral - and overall - health and well-being. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Every child deserves an opportunity to thrive. This includes access to preventive oral health care and regular dental visits for all kids to maintain good oral - and overall - health and well-being. #teethmatter