[bs_lead]Oral Health Watch is a broad-based coalition that works to raise the visibility of the importance of oral health and to advocate for increased access to care.[/bs_lead]
Members consist of dental, medical, labor and business organizations, as well as children’s and seniors’ advocacy groups. Through policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, earned media, and paid media, Oral Health Watch is drawing attention to the prevalence of oral disease, its consequences, and the need for solutions.
Oral Health Watch
21 hours ago
Every child deserves to enjoy the benefits of good oral health. Healthy teeth help young children eat, speak, sleep, and learn. Washington’s Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program helps connect young children from lower-income families with dental care so they can get the care they ...Read moreneed to thrive. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Washington state's investments in the Apple Health dental program help ensure lower-income families, lower-wage workers, and seniors can access the care they need to protect health, support daily life, and avoid the financial burden of lost wages and high out-of-pocket costs. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Every family looks different, but love - and the desire to keep our loved ones healthy - is what connects us all. On this #NationalFamilyDay, we are celebrating families in all their beautiful makeups and configurations. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
6 days ago
Healthy smiles support stronger futures. For lower-income workers, dental care access can mean fewer missed work hours, better overall well-being, and greater confidence pursuing job opportunities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Healthy teeth start with everyday protection. Community water fluoridation helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect against cavities at every age. Paired with twice-daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and regular dental visits, it helps keep smiles healthy. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Adult dental coverage matters for kids, too. When adults lose Apple Health (our state's Medicaid program) dental benefits, children in those households receive fewer dental exams - with the youngest kids most affected. Protecting Apple Health dental coverage for adults is an investment in ...Read moreparents, kids, and healthier families. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Hispanic and Latino dental care leaders and oral health champions whose contributions strengthen our communities. From dental care providers to health care innovators to industry leaders, we celebrate the work they do to make good oral health possible ...Read morefor all. #teethmatter
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Oral Health Watch
1 weeks ago
Discrimination, the language you speak at home, education, and where people live and work all influence health. A health care system that addresses these social determinants can help remove barriers to care, improve outcomes, and build healthier communities. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 weeks ago
DentistLink is a free referral service with friendly and knowledgeable referral specialists connecting people to dental care in their community whether they are uninsured or insured, including Apple Health (Medicaid). #teethmatter