National dental provider dedicated to expanding access to quality care for children and families in underserved communities throughout the U.S.
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44% of U.S. children will have at least one cavity by kindergarten: ow.ly/tbqM30nPD1l
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#HP2020 aims to reduce daily calorie intake from added sugars. See the data: healthypeople.gov/2020/data-… #NationalNutritionMonth
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Experts agree that a key component of prenatal care is #dental care. Yet many women go through #pregnancy without receiving any oral health services. For women who count on #Medicaid, policy barriers may get in the way. Learn more: bit.ly/OHPwebpg
.@teeth_matter gave input for the next U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health with recommendations including strategies to support whole family oral health: ow.ly/FmLQ30nPD5k
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Why is individualized dental care important for children, including kids who count on #Medicaid? With this approach, dental "providers can go beyond those coverage guidelines to ensure a child receives what is needed to achieve good #oralhealth." bit.ly/CDHPmdgB
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Federal guidance urges state #Medicaid & CHIP agencies to improve children's equitable access to #dental care - and advocates can play a key role in this effort.
Unsure of where to start? See the "Checklist for Advocates" that goes with our policy brief: bit.ly/CDHPmdgLP
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Celebrate national Women’s History Month with our mouth-friendly recipe from Julia Child! #womenshistorymonth #mouthfriendlyrecipe bit.ly/2H66eeT
Both #Medicaid and #CHIP guarantee #dentalcoverage for kids up to age 19. Learn how to enroll your children: ow.ly/hch430nqnE1
Over 46 million children counted on #Medicaid and #CHIP for medical and #dentalcoverage in 2017. Learn more: ow.ly/Zm2H30nPCHH via @teeth_matter
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Today is #WorldOralHealthDay!! 😁🌎
Here are 4 ways to keep your smile in tip-top shape:
- maintain a healthy diet
- brush #2min2x a day & floss
- see your dentist every 6 months
- share a smile
#SayAhh #ActOnMouthHealth #WOHD19 #socialdentistry #socialdentalnetwork
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The pediatric benefit in #Medicaid was designed with "flexibility in mind... because some children need more services to grow & thrive." Kelly Whitener @GeorgetownCCF on how our brief can help states effectively implement it for kids' #dental care: bit.ly/4stepsmdg
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Medicaid Dental Guidance to States: An Opportunity to Aim for Equity.
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Watch our latest video on how you can help ensure kids who count on #Medicaid in your state get the #dentalcare to support their individual oral health needs: bit.ly/CDHPmdgv
Fewer Kentuckians are delaying or skipping #dentalcare because of the cost, but only about six in 10 Kentucky adults saw a dentist in the past year: ow.ly/QYFo30nPDaV
An estimated 74 million Americans had no dental coverage in 2016. Learn more about how #dentalhealth is crucial to overall health: ow.ly/CRW530nPChC
Children with poor #dentalhealth were nearly 3x more likely to miss school due to dental pain: ow.ly/s2v230nPCU2
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Children's oral health and screening laws: 5 key takeaways: ow.ly/kTW530nPBXZ via @drbicuspid
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#KSGivesBack mission trips give our dentists the chance to make a positive and lasting difference in local communities around the world: ow.ly/hdFx30n285X
New research highlights benefits of topical treatment to stop tooth decay: ow.ly/71ia30o0qrl (via @teeth_matter)
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Warmer weather means the start of asthma and allergy season. #Medicaid and #CHIP cover the cost of prescriptions, such as inhalers, so kids (and parents!) can breathe easier this spring: go.cms.gov/1Stycyw #Enroll365
ALT Girl blowing dandelions. TEXT: #Enrolle365 Medicaid and CHIP help families breathe easier.