Ads spotlighting the importance of dental care for pregnant women and other vulnerable people. Ads are now running on radio stations and news sites in the Puget Sound area and in Spokane about the importance of funding dental care for vulnerable people in Washington. The Governor’s proposed budget would eliminate non-emergency dental care for many…
The Wall Street Journal sheds new light on the connection between oral health and overall health in a new story about how signs in your mouth can indicate broader health problems. “Some of the earliest signs of diabetes, cancer, pregnancy, immune disorders, hormone imbalances and drug issues show up in the gums, teeth and tongue…
The Governor’s proposed supplemental budget eliminates all non-emergency dental care for eligible Medicaid-insured adults ($8.6 million). Pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid would lose dental coverage. Poor oral health can lead to complications with pregnancy. In addition, mothers can pass the bacteria that cause dental disease to their babies. Nearly half of all births in Washington…
“…Even during tough times, it makes sense to prevent dental disease and keep all kids healthy.” That’s the message that is being delivered in radio ads sponsored by Arcora Foundation now airing across the state. The statewide advertising campaign is designed to raise awareness of kids’ oral health and urge continued support for programs to…
In Washington, 4 out of 10 kids enter Kindergarten with tooth decay. Children can’t learn if they are in pain from dental disease. It’s the most common chronic childhood disease and can lead to other serious health problems. The good news is dental disease is preventable. There are programs that help children start on the…
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) just released a report concluding that too many Americans lack access to oral health care, which can have serious consequences for overall health. To address the problem, the IOM recommends that oral health be integrated into overall health care and that advocacy be used to help shape policies that will…
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Thanks to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program, Washington State is a leader in providing preventive oral health care and early dental treatments for young kids. #teethmatter
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School nurses see firsthand how painful cavities and poor #oralhealth can impact a student's ability to thrive in and out of the classroom. Thank you, school nurses, for helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter #SND2022
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School nurses see firsthand how painful cavities and poor #oralhealth can impact a student's ability to thrive in and out of the classroom. Thank you, school nurses, for helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter #SND2022
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's an ideal time to underscore the importance of making oral health care accessible & affordable with in-language resources, culturally competent care & diversifying the oral health workforce. #teethmatter
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May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It's an ideal time to underscore the importance of making oral health care accessible & affordable with in-language resources, culturally competent care & diversifying the oral health workforce. #teethmatter
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Nurses play a critical role in advancing oral health with oral health screenings, dental health education and preventive care. Thank you, nurses, for helping your patients experience the benefits of good oral health. #teethmatter #NationaNursesWeek2022