[bs_lead]The goal of Oral Health Watch is to increase awareness of the importance of oral health and to advocate for oral disease prevention.[/bs_lead]
Through a broad-based coalition, grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and media, Oral Health Watch is drawing attention to the prevalence of oral disease, its consequences, and the need for solutions.
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Dental
- Arcora Foundation
- Washington State Dental Association
- Washington State Dental Hygienist Association
- University of Washington School of Dentistry
Business
- Association of Washington Business
- Washington Roundtable
- United Ways of Washington
Child Advocacy/Anti-Poverty
- Children’s Alliance
- Solid Ground
- Statewide Poverty Action Network
Cultural
- Latino Community Fund
Education
- Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction†
- Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP
- Washington State PTA
Faith-Based
- Faith Action Network
Labor
- Washington State Labor Council
Seniors
- AARP
- Eldercare Alliance
- Full Life Care
- Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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Health Organizations
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- Foundation for Healthy Generations
- March of Dimes – Washington Chapter
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Greater Seattle Chapter
- Neighborcare
- Northwest Kidney Centers
- Public Health —Seattle & King County†
- S. Department of Health and Human Services – Region X†
- Washington Association of Community and Migrant Health Centers
- Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officers†
- Washington State Department of Health†
- Washington State Health Care Authority†
- Within Reach
Medical Organizations
- American Academy of Pediatrics – Washington Chapter
- Community Health Network of Washington
- Group Health Cooperative
- Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital
- School Nurse Organization of Washington
- Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Swedish Medical Center
- Washington Academy of Family Physicians
- Washington State Hospital Association
- Washington State Medical Association
- Washington State Nurses Association
†Advisory members, these organizations do not participate in legislative advocacy.
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Oral Health Watch
10 hours ago
Is it important for both parents and kids to have access to preventive oral health care? 💯 Parents who model good oral health habits make it more likely for children to adopt these practices from a young age. This proactive approach can help prevent future dental problems, missed school days due... to pain, and potential long-term health issues. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
15 hours ago
Is it important for both parents and kids to have access to preventive oral health care? 💯 Parents who model good oral health habits make it more likely for children to adopt these practices from a young age. This proactive approach can help prevent future dental problems, missed school days due... to pain, and potential long-term health issues. #teethmatter
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4 days ago
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Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Medicaid cuts won't only affect lower-income patients. Health experts say many privately-insured patients will experience reduced services, higher healthcare spending as costs shift onto the remaining private insurance system, and reduced access to care as hospitals and clinics face cuts and ...closure due to financial instability from decreased revenue and an uptick in uncompensated care. #MedicaidMatters #SaveMedicaid #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
5 days ago
Medicaid cuts won't only affect lower-income patients. Health experts say many privately-insured patients will experience reduced services, higher healthcare spending as costs shift onto the remaining private insurance system, and reduced access to care as hospitals and clinics face cuts and ...closure due to financial instability from decreased revenue and an uptick in uncompensated care. #MedicaidMatters #SaveMedicaid #teethmatter