The goal of Oral Health Watch is to increase awareness of the importance of oral health and to advocate for oral disease prevention.
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.
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
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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It may come as a shock to many older adults with work-based dental insurance nearing retirement to learn that comprehensive dental care is not included in #Medicare. Please tell #Congress that dental coverage is health coverage and oral health is health. #teethmatter
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Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among kids. But it doesn't have to be that way. Working in tangent with regular brushing and flossing, routine dental check ups and good oral health habits, water fluoridation can help prevent cavities. #teethmatter
Community water fluoridation is key to good oral and overall health. Learn why pediatricians and parents agree: water fluoridation improves our kids’ health 💧➡️ https://youtu.be/6GXkltMu9b8.
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It may come as a shock to many w/ work-based dental insurance nearing retirement to learn that comprehensive dental care is not included in #Medicare. Please tell #Congress that dental coverage is health coverage and oral health is health. #teethmatter
Our health shouldn’t depend on our wealth, but that will only be possible when #OralHealth care is covered too. It’s time to add #DentalCoverage to #Medicare.
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Wonder whether carbonated water beverages like seltzer and mineral water is just as healthy tap water. This The New York Times article does a great job of explaining. #teethmatter
Unsweetened carbonated water is a better choice than soda or fruit juice. But don’t overdo it, experts say.
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Oral health care is integral to overall health for people of all ages. That includes older adults. And that is why dental coverage should be included in #Medicare. #teethmatter
A recent poll from YouGov shows that 9/10 voters believe #dentalcare is a necessary part of overall #healthcare and 55% hold their members of Congress responsible for the current lack of coverage. https://bit.ly/3iS7UKq