October is Health Literacy Month. Because Spokane does not fluoridate its water supply, our region has higher rates of cavities and oral health issues. For that reason, we partner with our network manager Better Health Together to invest in strategies to transform oral health care and advance water fluoridation in our community.
Read MoreDentistLink 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.
Read MoreEven before COVID-19, millions of people struggled every day to access oral health care, living with pain and unmet need. While we do not yet know the extent to which COVID-19 will exacerbate longstanding inequities in our oral health care system, it is certain that once this acute public health crisis abates, our nation’s oral health crisis will remain. This brief explores several state policy options to respond to oral health care needs during this crisis and to carry us forward toward a more equitable oral health care system.
Read MoreSpokane area dental resources, support, and oral health information are available to Marshallese-speaking community members. Download Spokane Dental Resource flyers in Marshallese.
Read MoreSpokane Regional Health District (SRHD) program staff helps eligible kids access ABCD-certified dentists by providing case management and technical assistance.
Read MoreChildren 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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