The root of it all
Good oral health is critical to good health. Bad oral health can reduce our quality of life. Connect your patients with dental care in your area.
- DentistLink, Acora Foundation
- Finding Dental Care, Washington Department of Health (DOH).
Outcomes
Every 5 years, the Department of Health does statewide oral health screenings. The screenings result in a Smiles Survey report. The 2015 Smile Survey report shows:
- Untreated tooth decay declined by 41%.
- Sealants increased by 46%.
Healthy people 2020 objectives for kids ages 6 to 9 years:
- Decrease untreated decay to 26%.
- Increase dental sealants to 28%.
Consumer Materials (English/Spanish)
These brochures are designed to provide parents with information about the importance of oral hygiene and oral health care during pregnancy and after their infant is born and about how to ensure that their infant or young child enjoys the best possible oral health. Consumer brochures are available in two formats: trifold and full-page (double-sided), choose the format that will work best. National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Finder.