After a marathon of negotiations a supplemental budget was approved by the state legislature on Wednesday. The good news is that the budget protects dental coverage for low-income pregnant women, seniors in nursing homes and people with developmental disabilities. This decision by the legislature to support funding for dental coverage reflects in part an increased…
With the release of the Senate budget Tuesday, both Houses of the state Legislature are proposing to continue funding dental coverage for low-income pregnant women, seniors in nursing homes and people with developmental disabilities. This coverage was eliminated in Gov. Gregoire’s proposed supplemental budget. Decisions by legislators to preserve dental coverage reflect increased recognition that…
We all know the 2011 legislative session was difficult. Due to declining revenues, budget cuts were extensive. Many programs to protect the health of vulnerable residents were affected. At the same time there were few bright spots that demonstrate the value of advocacy and hard work. Thanks to everyone who spoke out about the importance…
Oral Health Watch
22 hours ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Is community water fluoridation necessary even if you use fluoride toothpaste? 💯 Water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste work together to protect teeth against cavities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
#DYK access to preventive oral health care is essential even for baby teeth? Primary teeth enable chewing, clear speech, proper nutrition and serve as placeholders for developing permanent teeth. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Community water fluoridation has significantly improved oral health in the U.S.:
🦷Decreasing tooth decay by approximately 25% for everyone
💰Saving communities money
😢Reducing the number of painful and costly dental procedures
#teethmatter