Importance of Dental Care For Pregnant Women Highlighted in Radio Interview
Dr. Eve Rutherford, an Arcora Foundation board member, was recently interviewed by KMPS radio reporter Stephen Kilbreath. Dr. Rutherford is a dentist and strong advocate for dental care for vulnerable populations. In the interview, Dr. Rutherford emphasizes the value of dental care, especially for low-income Washingtonians — including pregnant women — and potential cuts to…
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Everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Policies that promoe dental health equity ensures everyone, regardless of background or income, has a fair opportunity to achieve optimal oral - and overall - health. #teethmatter
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Everyone deserves access to the care and prevention that make good oral health possible. Healthy teeth and gums support quality of life, nutrition and the ability to enjoy the delicious, nutritious foods that help us thrive and mark meaningful milestones. #teethmatter
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It can be a challenge finding a dentist who accepts patients with Apple Health coverage (Washington state's Medicaid program). Thankfully, Dentistlink helps connect Washington children, adults and seniors with oral health care providers near them so they can get they need to live healthier, ...more satisfying lives. #teethmatter dentistlink.org
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Investing in prevention gives kids a chance to grow health and cavity-free. Access to preventive oral health care, including dental visits, water fluoridation, sealants, fluoride varnishes, helps stop cavities before it starts. Prevention works! #teethmatter
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Looking for ways to ditch sweetened beverages and drink more water? Try adding fresh fruit, herbs and/or ice to add sugar-free flavor and refreshment. And if your water is fluoridated to protect teeth from cavities? Even better! #teethmatter
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Infections in the mouth caused by oral disease can impact chronic conditions, underscoring why investing in programs that expand dental care access are a wise and common sense health policy that helps prevent needless suffering and costly medical complications. #eethmatter
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Poor oral health can affect more than teeth. Pain, missing teeth, or untreated oral disease can make it harder to eat, speak, smile, work, learn, and connect with others. That’s why access to dental care matters. Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence, comfort, and overall... well-being that come with good oral health. #teethmatter
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Surveys show nearly one-third of kids brush their teeth less than twice a day. That’s why community water fluoridation matters. It provides an added layer of cavity protection even when kids don’t always follow their dentist’s advice. Because every kid deserves a healthy smile. #teethmatter