In December of 2013, after over one year of review of evidence and expert testimony, the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH) adopted seven recommended oral health strategies. The purpose was to promote strategies that improve the oral health of Washington residents and guide rule and policy development activity.
To engage the community, stimulate activity within the strategies, and foster collaboration, the SBOH, in partnership with Arcora Foundation and the Empire Health Foundation held two symposia in April of 2015. Each symposium included keynote and panel presentations as well as significant time for attendees to share ideas regarding implementation of the seven strategies in small group break-outs. 140 community stakeholders attended.
Presentations provided at the Symposia can be found here:
Linehan – Tukwila Panel, Transforming
Truett – Tukwila Lunch Keynote
Hummel – Tukwila Panel, Integration
Moore – Tukwila Panel, Opportunities
Maier – Spokane Morning Keynote
West – Improving Oral Health through HCAs
Oral Health Watch
6 hours ago
Providing oral health care access for lower-income workers can make a profound difference in health and quality of life. Bad breath, tooth loss, and visible decay can significantly impact employment opportunities for working adults with:
✅decreased confidence
✅increased absenteeism
... ✅lower productivity
✅potential negative perceptions by employers, colleagues and customers. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
9 hours ago
Providing oral health care access for lower-income workers can make a profound difference in health and quality of life. Bad breath, tooth loss, and visible decay can significantly impact employment opportunities for working adults with:
✅decreased confidence
✅increased absenteeism
... ✅lower productivity
✅potential negative perceptions by employers, colleagues and customers. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Access to preventive and restorative oral health care is highly effective and saves money, sparing people from needless pain and expensive hospital emergency department visits that don't have the equipment or trained staff to address the root causes of oral disease. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Access to preventive and restorative oral health care is highly effective and saves money, sparing people from needless pain and expensive hospital emergency department visits that don't have the equipment or trained staff to address the root causes of oral disease. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
An overwhelming majority of public health organizations, including the Cleveland Clinic, support community water fluoridation as a cost-effective, equitable and beneficial way to improve oral health. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
An overwhelming majority of public health organizations, including the @clevelandclinic, support community water fluoridation as a cost-effective, equitable and beneficial way to improve oral health. #teethmatter