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Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play. Understanding how social determinants impact health can help us all identify and address health disparities and to promote overall health equity. #teethmatter #NPHW ...

A healthy community is a strong, resilient community. This National Public Health Week reminds us all of the critical role public health and public health measures like water fluoridation play in preventing disease and promoting health equity. #NPHW #teethmatter ...

A healthy community is a strong community. That past 12 months has made clear the important role public health plays in strengthening communities through disease prevention, public awareness, and enacting health policies based on science and facts. #teethmatter #NPHW ...

That past 12 years has made clear the important role public health plays in strengthening communities through disease prevention, public awareness, and enacting health policies based on science and facts. #teethmatter #NPHW ...

BIPOC communities disproportionately experience poorer oral health as a result of the social determinants of health like where live, learn, work and play. Public health measures like water fluoridation help address oral health disparities by helping to prevent cavities. #teethmatter #NPHW ...

The past 12 months have underscored just how truly important public health for individual and community health. Investing in public health shows better health outcomes and lower health spending overall and saves lives. In the case of oral health, a CDC study found that fluoridated water saves an average of $32 per person by avoiding treatment for cavities. #teethmatter #NPHW ...

Consuming too much sugar can impact oral health and maintaining a healthy weight. Consider swapping out sugar-sweetened drinks for refreshing water - fluoridated tap is best - to satisfy thirst and stay hydrated. Here are some simple steps to help make drinking water eaiser and more enjoyable. #teethmatter #NationalNutritionMonth ...

Because of the #ACA, 1 in 4 Washington residents are enrolled through the health benefits exchange. #teethmatter #ProtectOurCare #ACAanniversary ...

March is designated as National Nutrition Month! What better way to recognize this observance than to urge people to choose water (fluoridated tap water is best) over sugar-sweetened drinks to quench thirst, stay hydrated and cleanse mouths after meals. #teethmatter #NationalNutritionMonth ...

In recognition of March 8th being International Women's Day, Oral Health Watch thanks and honors the diverse group of women oral health providers who advance dental health in Washington state and beyond.
#teethmatter #internationalwomensDay2021 ...

This National Dentist's Day, please thank your dentist - and in particular the oral health care providers who care for at-risk, vulnerable and underserved populations throughout Washington state. After all, oral health is health! #teethmatter #DentistsDay ...

Thanks to all of the dental assistants who play an important role in promoting oral health. #teethmatter #DARW21 #DentalAssistantRecognitionWeek ...

This year's Nat'l Children's Dental Health Month theme is "Water, Nature's Drink!" Check out how replacing sugar-sweetened drinks with water can lead to improved oral health and overall health for kids in link below.
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