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.
Oral Health Watch
6 hours ago
Oral health care access and quality of life are connected. Untreated oral disease and painful cavities can impact general well-being, school attendance, employment opportunity, social interaction, and fundamental functions like chewing, speech and sleep. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
23 hours ago
Preventing disease is preferable to treating illness. The Apple Health (Washington state Medicaid) dental program is an essential service that leads to better health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, and improves quality of life. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
1 days ago
Preventing disease is preferable to treating illness. The Apple Health (Washington state Medicaid) dental program is an essential service that leads to better health outcomes, reduces healthcare costs, and improves quality of life. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that prevents tooth decay, leading to lower overall healthcare costs and improved oral health for everyone regardless of age, income level or health insurance status - offering residents and health systems long-term savings. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that prevents tooth decay, leading to lower overall healthcare costs and improved oral health for everyone regardless of age, income level or health insurance status - offering residents and health systems long-term savings. ...#teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
The Seattle/King County Clinic, where thousands of people in the Puget Sound region and beyond receive much-needed free dental, medical and vision care, is a truly uplifting event. It's also a sobering reminder that health disparities persist and underscores the importance of maintaining state... investments in the adult and children's Apple Health dental program. #teethmatter
While we wait for meaningful policy changes at the federal and state levels, we cannot afford to stand still.
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