The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a “no” vote on the measure, preferring local control over taxes rather than a blanket statewide ban. That is because the measure is not really about imposing local taxes on apples or potato chips or milk at the corner store. Instead, it is a reaction to the Seattle City Council’s decision to tax sweetened beverages, a tax that took effect Jan. 1 and raised more than $10 million in its first six months.
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Parents and caregivers are a child's first teacher. Encouraging parents to model good oral health habits at home - choose water over sugary drinks, brush and floss regularly and avoid sticky foods - can set kids on a lifelong path of good oral health. #teethmatter
Strong oral health habits start at home, but encouraging kids to care for their smiles can sometimes be a challenge. Help combat these dental issues by creating an oral health routine that is fun and easy for your kids to follow. #OralHealth #ChildrensDentalHealthMonth
February is Black History Month and offers us all an opportunity to remember the past, celebrate the progress made, and continue to work toward transforming the future . #BlackHistoryMonth #teethmatter
