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What’s New in Oral Health

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June 2022

Juneteenth celebrates freedom

The holiday points to need for continued work toward oral health equity. Juneteenth—or June 19—is...

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May 2022

Culturally appropriate care helps expand dental access

During May, we’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In a post earlier this...

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May 2022

Meet Arcora Foundation’s new vice president

For Sunshine Monastrial, work is more than a job. She has dedicated her career to...

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May 2022

Collaboration Leads to Better Health Outcomes for the AAPI Community

During May, we’re celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In this post, read...

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February 2022

Black History Month Highlights Need for Good Oral and Overall Health for Black People

My team and I are passionate about advancing oral health equity. Arcora Foundation’s mission is...

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November 2021

Board of Trustees Receives National Recognition for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Arcora Foundation, our name reflects our mission—bending the arc of oral health towards equity....

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August 2021

Recognizing the Value of Community Health Centers

I’ve been grateful to serve in the public health sector. I am proud of the...

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July 2021

Medicaid Adult Dental Services See Impressive Reimbursement Rate Increases

It’s official! As of July 1, 2021, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) has...

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April 2021

Advancing Oral Health Equity This Legislative Session

The 2021 legislative session has come to a close. Arcora Foundation joined with partners to...

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April 2021

A Call for Continued Work Towards Equity

  Yesterday afternoon, my colleagues and I took time to reflect on the conviction of...

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December 2021

An Oral Health Funder Leads With Equity In Its New Strategic Plan

This article was originally published in the HealthAffairs GrantWatch blog. By Joe Finkbonner and Vanetta...

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January 2021

Preserving State Adult Dental Program Promotes Health Equity

By Andrew Lofton and Vanetta Abdellatif | January 15, 2021 In this year of near...

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January 2021

A Message of Hope and Reflection

By Vanetta Abdellatif The beginning of a new year is an opportunity for many of...

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December 2020

Support Health Equity by Supporting Apple Health

By Fred Kiga | December 31, 2020 We all hope that our communities, state, and...

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December 2020

Action to Advance Equity

Last June, we issued a statement against racism, inequity and injustice and called for change...

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August 2020

We Count Washington Wants Everyone to Know: “We’re Here. We Count.”

The Census determines how billions of dollars in federal funding are distributed each year—including funding...

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August 2020

Press Release: Arcora Foundation Grants Will Help 17 Tribes Address Coronavirus Impacts

For immediate release: August 11, 2020 SEATTLE – With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to have...

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August 2020

Celebrate Community Health Centers Working to Improve Health for All

Bob Marsalli and Ji Choi, DDS Community Health Centers (CHCs) are the lifeblood of our...

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July 2020

US Public Health Service Dental Directors Issue Statement Supporting Community Water Fluoridation

Celebrating 75 years of improved oral health Community water fluoridation is hailed as one of...

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June 2020

Press Release: Arcora Foundation Provides $4 Million to Help Dental Safety Net and Tribal Clinics Deal with the Impacts of COVID-19

Many safety net dental clinics are facing unprecedented financial challenges. Arcora Foundation Provides $4 Million...

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June 2020

Our Statement Against Racism, Inequity and Injustice

June 3, 2020 Like so many of you, Arcora Foundation and our Board of Trustees...

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May 2020

Connecting Low-Income Children To Dental Care: An Innovative Partnership In Washington State

By Vanetta Abdellatif and Kimberly Craven, DDS | May 21, 2020 What comes to mind...

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April 2020

Why Public Health Matters

All across the country, dedicated public health professionals are working tirelessly to help stem the...

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March 2020

DentistLink: Connecting People to Urgent Dental Care

In response to the spread of COVID-19, dental providers in Washington have been directed by...

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March 2020

2020 Community Report

The Arcora Foundation Community Report highlights progress towards improving oral health in Washington. We are...

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March 2020

Celebrating Dentists Across Washington State

It’s National Dentists Day! Throughout Washington state, Arcora Foundation and our partners work with dentists...

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February 2020

Statewide Task Force Launches Oral Health Campaign

Statewide task force focused on oral health disparities launches education campaign on the benefits of...

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February 2020

Arcora Foundation announces new President and CEO

For immediate release: February 11, 2020 Arcora Foundation announces new President and CEO New CEO...

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January 2020

Press Release: 75th Anniversary of Water Fluoridation

Washington state lags behind the nation in providing lauded public health measure Water fluoridation: A...

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December 2019

Progress In Getting Children To The Dentist

By DOUG NADVORNICK • DEC 26, 2019 Today on Inland Journal, a Washington oral health program for children...

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November 2019

Opinion: Oral health is essential for everyone at every age

By Lua Pritchard November 24, 2019 Every child deserves a healthy start in life, and...

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November 2019

Reporters find stories in efforts to address oral health disparities

BY MARY OTTO | NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Poor Americans bear more than their share of oral disease. School...

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November 2019

Opinion: Good oral health can be life changing

By Fred Kiga, Board Chair of Arcora Foundation I admit as a child I didn’t...

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October 2019

Sinking teeth into dental care

Program brings fight against tooth decay into area schools. At many Spokane County schools, children...

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July 2019

Grant will allow S’Klallam tribe to expand dental care

LITTLE BOSTON — A $100,000 health grant from the Arcora Foundation will provide seven dental operatory...

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June 2019

Arcora Foundation to give $450,500 in grants for expanded dental health opportunities

Arcora Foundation, the Foundation of Delta Dental Washington, has announced they will award $450,500 in...

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April 2019

Retiring seniors may face dilemmas in dental care

While it’s no secret that medical care is one of the biggest expenses for retirees,...

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March 2019

2019 Community Report

Grappling with complex, daily realities—the world as it is—Arcora Foundation works to prevent oral disease and...

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February 2019

Arcora Foundation’s Local Impact Networks leverage community to reduce oral health disparities

In an effort to address disparities in oral health, and overall health, Arcora Foundation, the Foundation...

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April 2018

Arcora Foundation Newsletter

Media Contact Sean Pickard Delta Dental of Washington (206) 818-5405 SPickard@DeltaDentalWa.com Delta Dental of Washington...

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April 2018

Press Release: 2018 Grants

Delta Dental, Arcora Foundation provide $2M for new dental clinics, residency program Providence Health Care...

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November 2017

Arcora Fall Newsletter

Washington Dental Service Foundation is now Arcora Foundation New name, continued focus on improving oral...

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August 2017

Gum Disease Tied to Cancer Risk in Older Women

The increased risk from periodontal disease was highest for esophageal and gallbladder cancers, with increased...

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July 2017

Why Seattle must care about oral health

Do us a favor. Next time you drive past raucous CenturyLink Field when the Seahawks...

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May 2017

Our teeth are making us sick

The left side of Jacquelyn Garcia’s face throbbed fiercely. She had tried taking Tylenol and...

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