The Seattle/King County Clinic with Remote Area Medical held at Seattle Center’s KeyArena shows the tremendous need for dental care in our community. More than 1,700 patients received dental services at this four-day event. More than 400 dental professionals and students volunteered their time, including dentists, oral surgeons, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
Hear from the patients themselves in these videos:
KING5 – new mom experiencing dental pain for more than a month
KOMO4 – woman willing to travel from Wenatchee and camp out overnight to get in line for dental services she otherwise couldn’t afford
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Painful tooth decay and gum disease don't have to be a part of growing up. Preventive measures like water fluoridation and access to oral health care can help prevent cavities so kids can grow up cavity-free and enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Painful tooth decay and gum disease don't have to be a part of growing up. Preventive measures like water fluoridation and access to oral health care can help prevent cavities so kids can grow up cavity-free and enjoy the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Tooth loss, visible decay, and bad breath can negatively impact productivity and employment opportunities - especially for customer-facing jobs. Supporting programs that expand access to preventive and restorative oral health care is a wise investment that benefits individuals, households, ...community health, and our economy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Oral health IS health. Dental coverage IS health coverage. It's time to return the mouth back to the body. Untreated cavities, gum infections, and oral disease can negatively affect overall health and well-being, leading to chronic disease complications, higher health care costs, and needless ...suffering. #teethmatter