Study shows poor oral health affects school performance
As children head back to school, policymakers and parents need to be aware of the importance of protecting children’s oral health. New research conducted by the University of Southern California and reported in Medical Daily provides further evidence that dental disease negatively affects the ability of children to perform well in school. The study examined…
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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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#HappyBirthdayHeadStart #CelebrateHeadStart
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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
#CelebratingHeadStart
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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
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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/
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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