(PDF)
Department of Health Statement of
Support to Water Fluoridation (PDF)
ABCD - Access to Baby & Child Dentistry
The ABCD Program matches Medicaid-eligible children, ages 0-6, to
a dentist. All you need is your child's medical coupon and your promise
that you will follow the dentist's instructions.
Your child will receive:
- 3 fluoride varnish applications per year
- 2 dental examinations per year
- 2 parent education sessions per year
- Restorative care as needed
Nearly
100 dentists in Spokane County are certified to participate in the ABCD
program. Program staff work closely with these dentists, providing case
management with ABCD parents, and technical assistance on ABCD program
administration.
ABCDE - Access to Baby & Child Dentistry Expanded
Pediatricians, family physicians and other medical staff provide Medicaid-eligible children, ages 0-19, with:
- Evaluation of oral health
- Education about proper dental hygiene
- Fluoride varnish – up to three applications per year in the medical office
- Dental referral
ABCDE was launched in 2002 and works with medical offices
to provide oral
health during well-child check ups. The unique partnership between
dentists and physicians is working to reduce the alarming rate of
dental disease among children in Spokane County through prevention,
rather than intervention.
Oral Health Coalition
Individuals and
organizations dedicated to oral health make up Spokane's Oral Health
Coalition. Led by the Spokane Regional Health District, the coalition
meets quarterly and works together on issues and activities to improve
the oral health of our community. For more information call (509)
324-1478.
