Aging and Long Term Care & EWU Student Partnership to Support Senior Oral Health: The Importance of Fluoride for Seniors

Aging and Long Term Care & EWU Student Partnership to Support Senior Oral Health: Denture Care

Aging and Long Term Care & EWU Student Partnership to Support Senior Oral Health: Dental Pain and Oral Infections in the Aging Population

Aging and Long Term Care & EWU Student Partnership to Support Senior Oral Health: Nutrition For The Elderly

Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) Pediatric Champion

Dr. Jared Evans of KiDDS Dental has been the pediatric champion for the ABCD/E program in the Spokane region since 2009.  A critical part of this role is to provide the Oral Health for Infants and Toddlers provider training required for ABCD certification. Learn More >>

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Spokane Dental Society

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DentistLink

DentistLink is a free referral service for anyone in Washington. They are a free non-profit referral service on a mission to connect everyone to dental care, whether uninsured or insured, including those with Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage. Learn more at DentistLink.org.

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Your Prescription For a Healthy Mouth

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Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program

Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program

Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) program staff helps eligible kids access ABCD-certified dentists by providing case management and technical assistance.

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ABCD Dental Flyers - English, Marshallese, Spanish, and Russian

Children ages 0-5 with an Apple Health card who live in Washington state are eligible for the ABCD Dental Program. Download program informational flyers in English, Marshallese, Spanish, and Russian to learn more.

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Information for Providers Interested in Accepting Apple Health

Now is a great time to accept Apple Health dental insurance! Apple Health (Medicaid) dental insurance reimbursement rates for adults have increased beginning July 1, 2021. The WA Health Care Authority (HCA) increased reimbursement rates by 100% for most adult dental services covered by Apple Health for fee-for-service providers. View this informational flyer from Dentist Link to learn more.

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Diabetes Awareness Month

Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Good oral health is especially important for people with diabetes, who are 3x more likely to have gum disease. As part of Smile Spokane’s Care Coordination Strategy, Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington connects people with diabetes to oral health providers who take Apple Health Medicaid. Accessing dental services helps people with diabetes manage the health of their mouth.

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The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH)

The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH)

The Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) is a coalition of organizations that support prevention. The CDH was created to ensure that people of all ages have access to the most effective, affordable, and equitable way to protect teeth from decay — community water fluoridation. The coalition and its website are managed by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Seniors Oral Health

Seniors Oral Health

Improving Seniors Oral Health is an initiative of the Arcora Foundation. This website, sponsored by Arcora Foundation, gives you valuable information and resources to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums – to live a healthier life as the years go by.

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Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) - Oral Health Program

Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) - Oral Health Program

The Spokane Regional Health District Oral Health Program assists individuals and families needing dental services. For those without access to dental insurance, covering the costs of dental visits can be much harder and may result in a decision to avoid going to the dentist. There are cost-saving options available for those seeking assistance with dental health care.

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