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
5 hours ago
Access to preventive oral health care is a matter of equity. Programs like the Apple Health children's and adult dental programs help our lower income friends, family members and neighbors stay healthy and pain-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
16 hours ago
Access to preventive oral health care is a matter of equity. Programs like the Apple Health children's and adult dental programs help our lower income friends, family members and neighbors stay healthy and pain-free. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Community water fluoridation is one of the simplest, safest ways to prevent cavities and strengthen enamel for kids and adults. In fact, communities with fluoridated water see fewer cavities and lower oral health care costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Community water fluoridation is one of the simplest, safest ways to prevent cavities and strengthen enamel for kids and adults. In fact, communities with fluoridated water see fewer cavities and lower oral health care costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Oral health care access shouldn't depend on what insurance you have. For patients with Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid program) coverage, DentistLink is a free referral service that makes it easier to find a dentist. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Oral health care access shouldn't depend on what insurance you have. For patients with Apple Health (Washington state's Medicaid program) coverage, DentistLink is a free referral service that makes it easier to find a dentist. #teethmatter