Who we are

About the

Washington Dental

Access Campaign

Our Campaign

Over 50 organizations, including health care associations, consumer advocates, dentists, dental hygienists, senior groups, Tribal governments and educational institutions, have come together in support of increasing access to oral health care in Washington.

Our 2023 Legislative and Budget Priorities

  • Expand dental therapy to more communities in Washington: SHB 1678 would allow dental therapists to practice in community health centers across our state. This would increase access to dental care for those who need it most.

  • Increase funding for Skagit-Valley College's dental therapy education program: This budget item would invest in our state’s first CODA accredited dental therapy program and allow more Washingtonians to train as dental therapists in their home state.

  • Fund oral health capital projects at community Health Centers: This budget item would provide funding for seven community health center projects to expand oral health services to people with low-incomes, communities of color, and those in rural areas.

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SUPPORTERS

Alliance for a Healthy Washington
American Friends Service Committee
American Indian Health Commission
Asian Pacific Americans for Civic Empowerment
Center for Multicultural Health
Children’s Alliance
Communities of Color Coalition
Eastern WA Voters
Elder Care Alliance
Equity in Education Coalition
Faith Action Network
Health Coalition for Children and Youth
Health Care is a Human Right WA
Healthy King County Coalition
League of Women Voters
LGBTQ Allyship
MomsRising
National Association of Social Workers—Washington
North Sound ACH
Northwest Harvest
Northwest Health Law Advocates
Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board
Olympic Community of Health
OneAmerica
Para Los Niños
Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii
Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action
Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project
Retired Public Employees Council
School Nurse Organization of Washington
Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Seattle Central College
Seattle Indian Health Board
Seattle & King County Public Health
Seattle NAACP
SEIU Healthcare 775NW
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW
SEIU Local 6
Solid Ground
Statewide Poverty Action Network
SW Washington Communities United for Change
UFCW Local 21
Washington Community Action Network
Washington Dental Hygienists’ Association
Washington Low Income Housing Alliance
Washington Rural Health Association
Washington State Budget & Policy Center
Washington State Hospital Association
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Washington State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Washington State Public Health Association
Washington State Senior Citizens’ Lobby
YWCA Clark County