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
Cavities and oral disease can develop into more serious health problems and should be addressed promptly. Yet accessing preventive dental care and timely restorative care remains out of reach for far too many. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
22 hours ago
Summer schedules are winding down; don't forget to incorporate oral health care into your fall routine to avoid cavities and to stay healthy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Summer schedules are winding down; don't forget to incorporate oral health care into your fall routine to avoid cavities and to stay healthy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Today marked the first day of school for many young learners in Washington state. 🍎 Policies and investments that provide access to preventive health measures like community water fluoridation and timely restorative dental care help children stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Today marks the first day of school for many young learners in Washington state. 🍎 Policies and investments that provide access to preventive health measures like community water fluoridation and timely restorative dental care help children stay healthy and ready to learn. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Prevention works. It saves money, and spares people from the burden of dental pain and social stigma of poor oral health. #teethmatter