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…
The proposed House supplemental budget protects many essential programs that provide dental coverage to vulnerable populations. Thanks in part to the efforts of Citizens’ Watch coalition and grassroots support statewide, there is a growing awareness that oral health is a critical part of overall health. The House budget released today in Olympia maintains funding for…
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…
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
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Choosing water over soda and juice drinks to quench thirst provides oral and overall health benefits. In fact, studies show kids who drink more water, consume fewer sugar-sweetened beverages overall. And if your water has a good balance of fluoride in it? Even better! #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
9h
Choosing water over soda and juice drinks to quench thirst offers oral &overall health benefits. In fact, studies show kids who drink more water, consume fewer sugar-sweetened beverages overall. And if your water has a good balance of fluoride in it? Even better! #teethmatter
Water, water everywhere! Drinking water moves nutrients through the body, flushes out wastes, makes skin glow — and promotes good oral health, too! Encourage children to drink water for healthy teeth. To brush up on #OralHealth, see these resources: https://buff.ly/3Hv6XUo
Oral Health Watch
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Please mark your calendars. @Arcorafound, @DDFGivesBack, @DeltaDentalInst, @chfund, @OHRC_GU, @astddorg and @OralHealthWatch are hosting a Tweetchat at 11 AM (PT)/2 PM (ET) on Feb. 22nd in recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month. #NCDHM #KidsTeeth
Oral Health Watch
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Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3d
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3d
Access to oral health care is a matter of equity. Investments that expand access to regular oral health care checkups, timely dental treatments and community water fluoridation are good policy and the right thing to do. #teethmatter