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
1 days ago
It's far better to prevent disease than treat illness. Washington's Apple Health dental program provides access to preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments so small issues won't develop into larger problems, burdening people with pain, potential health complications ...and costly care. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
It's far better to prevent disease than treat illness. Washington's Apple Health dental program provides access to preventive oral health care and timely dental treatments so small issues won't develop into larger problems, burdening people with pain, potential health complications, ...and costly care. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Communities that provide community water fluoridation help ensure every child and adult has a fair chance of reaching their full oral health potential. That's because each sip of fluoridated water helps protect teeth against tooth decay regardless of age, income, and insurance coverage status.... #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
2 days ago
Communities that provide community water fluoridation help ensure every child and adult has a fair chance of reaching their full oral health potential. That's because each sip of fluoridated water helps protect teeth against tooth decay regardless of age, income, and insurance coverage status.... #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Washington state's Apple Health dental program investments are good health policy and the right thing to do. When left unaddressed, oral health problems can become serious, impacting health, employment, well-being and burdening people with costly dental treatments. #teethmatter
Oral Health Watch
3 days ago
Washington state's Apple Health dental program investments are good health policy and the right thing to do. When left unaddressed, oral health problems can become serious, impacting health, employment, well-being and burdening people with costly dental treatments. #teethmatter