A bipartisan bill that could make dental care more affordable to pregnant women and people with diabetes passed the Senate with 49-0 vote Wednesday. If SB 5540 makes it through the House and becomes law, it will create a 3-year pilot program that increases the reimbursement rate for pregnant women and diabetics getting preventative dental health care.
Happy Birthday, Head Start! When children suffer from oral health, their ability to learn suffers. Through the Oral Health Action Plan in Washington state, Head Start focuses on oral health education, prevention and access to care to help children stay healthy and ready to learn. ...#CelebratingHeadStart #HappyBirthdayHeadStart
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When children suffer from oral health, their ability to learn suffers. Through the Oral Health Action Plan in WA state, Head Start focuses on oral health education, prevention and access to care to help children stay healthy and ready to learn. #CelebratingHeadStart
Did you know that for 57 years, @HeadStartgov programs have provided comprehensive services to more than a million children each year and their families? Join us today in wishing Head Start programs and staff a very happy birthday! #HappyBdayHeadStart
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Every child deserves an opportunity to thrive. Preventive measures like community water fluoridation help make that happen, helping protect teeth against needless suffering from painful cavities and tooth loss. #teethmatter
Advancing dental workforce diversity can ensure patients get the care they need to live healthier. Research shows that health outcome is improved when patients have health providers with similar experiences, speak the same language, or a shared cultural background. #teethmatter
“Advancing diversity within the dental industry and addressing inequities in oral health” highlights how @DeltaDentalWA’s Lolinda Turner is making waves in the dental industry.
https://www.deltadental.com/institute/news/advancing-diversity-within-the-dental-industry-and-addressing-inequities-in-oral-health/
Every child deserves an opportunity to thrive. Preventive measures like community water fluoridation help make that happen by helping protect teeth against painful cavities and needless discomfort. #teethmatter
