Our state legislators have acknowledged the importance of oral health by including some funding in their budget proposals to restore dental coverage for low-income adults. Urge legislators to approve the House level of funding, which fully restores dental coverage for Medicaid-insured adults, including essential procedures like fillings and root canals.
Early dental care, such as fixing cavities, can prevent minor problems from turning into major health issues that are more expensive to treat. Without this crucial early care, people with dental pain will have few options other than getting their teeth pulled. They will still turn to ERs for pain relief, driving up healthcare costs for everyone.
Legislators need to restore dental coverage for low-income adults with a general fund allocation of $23.9 million in the 2013-15 budget. Urge legislators to approve the House level of funding.
It’s hard for people to get jobs if they are in pain or have bad teeth. Dental care for low-income adults improves health and reduces healthcare costs.
It is a good investment and the right thing to do.
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
As hundreds of people access free dental, medical, vision and other health services during the @seattlekingcountyclinic at @seattlecenter now through Sunday, many will also get support with interpretive services and social workers to help access the care they need. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
The @seattlekingcountyclinic began today and will provide free dental, medical, vision and other health services at @seattlecenter through Sunday first come, first served. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Poor oral health can profoundly affect a person's overall health, confidence, and even how others see them. Thank you to the Seattle/King County Clinic volunteers and supporters for making this 4-day pop-up clinic possible. Let this be a call to action: no one should have to wait for a ...once-a-year free clinic ot receive preventive and restorative oral health care. Together, let's keep pushing toward a future where oral health care is accessible when and where people need it. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
4 days ago
Hundreds of people facing barriers to oral, medical and vision care will receive free health care at the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23 - 26. Thank you to Seattle Center Foundation, @seattlecenter, community partners, and caring volunteers who help make this possible. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
The @seattlekingcountyclinic begins Thursday (April 23) at @seattlecenter, providing free dental, medical, vision and other health care services first come, first served. Dental care access is more than a happy smile. Tooth loss, decay and poor oral health impacts health, economic, and emotional ...well-being. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease even though cavities are largely preventable. But it doesn't have to be that way. Access to regular dental visits, community water fluoridation, and a consistent home oral health care routine can make it possible for kids to grow up ...cavity-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and that includes access to proven effective preventive oral health measures like community water fluoridation and regular oral health check ups. Because when we invest in prevention, we help kids stay healthy, avoid needless pain, and set them on a ...lifelong path of healthier smiles. 🦷🚰 #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
A workforce that reflects the communities it serves can help strengthen communication, build trust, and improve health outcomes. Research shows patients are more trusting, engaged, and likely to follow health advice when providers speak their language or understand their lived experiences. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
Community water fluoridation is a simple, affordable, and proven effective way to support healthy aging, dignity, and quality of life. Studies show seniors who drink fluoridated water are more likely to keep their natural teeth and smiles. #teethmatter