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 MoreAddressing Oral Health Inequities During COVID-19 and Beyond→
/Even 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 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 MoreMedical Dental Integration Documents→
/Primary care providers play an essential role in their patient’s oral health. When tooth decay goes untreated, the health consequences can be severe and lifelong—download information to learn more about integrating oral healthcare into your primary care services.
Read MoreSpokane Area Dental Resources in Marshallese→
/Spokane area dental resources, support, and oral health information are available to Marshallese-speaking community members. Download Spokane Dental Resource flyers in Marshallese.
Read MoreDentistLink Connects Patients to Oral Health Care
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People who earn less than $17,775 a year are eligible to enroll in Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance, which covers dental care. Unfortunately, that doesn't always mean they are able to access dental care they need. In fact, in Spokane in 2020, only 24% of adults with Apple Health saw a dentist. Smile Spokane’s Access Strategy seeks to close that gap and help more people get the care they need.
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 MoreHelping Children Access Oral Health Care in Schools
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We want to celebrate our Sealants Strategy in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month! Tooth pain and cavities can make kids more likely to miss school and more likely to earn below-average grades. Luckily, Communities in Schools Spokane County and ToothSavers of Washington have partnered with Smile Spokane to provide sealants to kids in elementary schools. When we prevent cavities, kids stay in school, focused on achieving good grades, which supports their long-term success in life.
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 MoreABCD 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.
Read MoreInformation 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.
Read MoreBuilding Oral Health Equity in Spokane
/Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) program staff helps eligible kids access ABCD-certified dentists by providing case management and technical assistance. If a child has Apple Health (Medicaid), they are eligible to receive services through the ABCD program.
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