Smiles for Life is currently the nation's most comprehensive and widely used oral health curriculum for primary care clinicians. It has been endorsed by 20 national organizations and is in wide use in professional schools and post-graduate training programs. Visit the Smiles for Life website to view their Continuing Education courses and resources.
Read MoreProtect Washington’s Medicaid Adult Benefit→
/Cutting the adult dental benefits will further hurt the communities most impacted by COVID-19, and will cost WA state millions. Good oral health is an essential component of Washington’s economic recovery. To learn more, view this flyer listing the benefits of protecting WA Apple Health’s adult dental benefits.
Read MoreFree Oral Health Training Opportunities→
/As part of Arcora Foundation’s mission to expand the arc of oral health they provide learning opportunities for different types of professionals. To learn more, view this flyer with Arcora’s free education offerings and explore the course descriptions.
Read MoreProvider Fluoride Toolkit→
/Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter. Community Fluoridation is named one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the CDC. Health care providers can join the conversation by talking with patients about fluoride; download these resources to learn more.
Read MoreAccess to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD) Program
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Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) program staff helps eligible kids access ABCD-certified dentists by providing case management and technical assistance.
Read MoreCenters for Disease Control (CDC) - Oral Health→
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is a national resource with guidelines and practices regarding oral health. The CDC’s Division of Oral Health (DOH) provides leadership to improve the nation’s oral health. They promote proven interventions, including community water fluoridation and dental sealants, to reduce the rate of cavities, especially for populations with the highest risk.
Read MoreFluoridation: Improving Children's Oral Health
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By Dr. Deb Harper - The first time I saw a child with teeth destroyed to the gumlines, I thought he had ectodermal dysplasia. Never heard of that? It's a very rare inborn condition. I had seen it twice during my training at Cook County Hospital, but I had never seen what this Spokane boy had in the spring of 1985. Cavities had rotted out all of his front teeth. The difference? Chicago's water is fluoridated. Spokane's water is not.
Read MoreThe Mighty Mouth→
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The Mighty Mouth is an educational campaign launched throughout Washington State to help people understand that oral disease can be prevented. Its mission is to build social norms around the benefits of preventing oral disease and to deliver the message that oral health is essential to overall health.
Read MoreThe Campaign for Dental Health (CDH)→
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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.
Read MoreSeniors Oral Health→
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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.
Read MoreSpokane Regional Health District (SRHD) - Oral Health Program→
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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.
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics - Oral Health Campaign Toolkit→
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This toolkit from the American Academy of Pediatrics contains materials for patient outreach and education around oral health and clinical resources to help integrate oral health into your practice. The toolkit has four waiting room posters, three infographics, one brochure, dental referral forms, a conversation guide, an oral health screener, and an integration workflow.
Read MoreWater Fluoridation for a Healthy Washington→
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Community water fluoridation is an American standard and one of our top achievements in public health because of its ability to prevent tooth decay in children and improve the oral health of people of all ages. Water Fluoridation for a Healthy Washington has resources and information on water fluoridation.
Read MoreWater Fluoridation Promotional Materials→
/These resources were developed by the CDC to help partners communicate with their members and constituents about community water fluoridation. Each is downloadable and printable for electronic posting or distribution.
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