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Health literacy and outreach key to good oral health in the …

WEBRemoving barriers to health literacy and culturally appropriate care. During my 11 years at International Community Health Services, I saw how multiple, …

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Celebrate Black History Month with a commitment to improve oral …

WEBKimberly Wilson “As an African-American woman who grew up without fluoridated water, and whose grandparents had lost several of their teeth before I was …

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How public health supports equity in oral health

WEBPublic health promotes and protects your health and your community’s health. The focus is on disease prevention and healthy behaviors. Examples of how …

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MouthMatters Resource Center

WEBThe MouthMatters Resource Center includes documents and references useful to medical teams. All documents are free and can be downloaded or viewed …

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The Mighty Mouth

WEBPosted on July 2022. The Mighty Mouth is Arcora Foundation’s campaign to build social norms around the benefits of preventing oral disease and to deliver the message that …

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Access to Dental Care Dashboard Arcora Foundation

WEBOur “Access to Dental Care” interactive dashboard summarizes the dental utilization and access to care in Washington state. An example of the kind of data …

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Arcora Foundation Strategic Plan

WEBEnsure everyone can access oral health care when and where they need it: Achieve policy change. Increase culturally appropriate care. Advance innovative models. Expand …

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Medicaid Facts & Figures

WEBOral health is a critical component of overall health. Poor oral health can cause pain and impact many aspects of a person’s life, including the ability to eat, sleep, …

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Oral Health Dashboard Shows Health Disparities Examples

WEBExample of health disparities data available in the Oral Health Status Dashboard: second graders with untreated decay and rampant decay. At Arcora …

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Strategic Direction

WEBArcora Foundation focuses on communities that face barriers to access dental care—especially in Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) communities. …

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2023 Community Report

WEBThis year’s report again reflects what we continue to accomplish together. Community Health Center of Snohomish County receives $250,000 from Arcora to expand dental …

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A cavity-free future is possible for our state’s children

WEBPlain water is the best drink for a child’s oral and overall health. Ask your doctor and dentist about access to fluoridated water in your community and other ways …

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Local Impact Networks

WEBPartnerships and collaboration can be transformative for a community’s health. Arcora Foundation supports Local Impact Networks (LINs)—committed community partners …

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Medicaid Adult Dental Services See Impressive Reimbursement …

WEBIt’s official! As of July 1, 2021, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has increased reimbursement rates by 100% for nearly all adult dental services covered by …

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