Oral Health Program > Snohomish County Dental Access Committee
Purpose
Goal - improve oral health of Snohomish County
Objective - to improve oral health of low-income people in Snohomish County by increasing the number of services and
providers of oral health care.
How
Forum to bring together health and social service professionals, consumers and interested community members to address
access to dental care and other oral health issues, particularly for underserved populations.
Who
Social service providers, dental professionals, public health providers, community members and consumers. Community
members include: the Snohomish Health District, Community Health Center, Snohomish County Dental Society and the
Snohomish County Dental Hygienists, ECEAP, HeadStart, SnoIsle Skill Center, Department of Social and Health Services,
School Nurses, Volunteers of America.
When
Second Friday of the month quarterly - 9:30-11:00am, or second Wednesday evening 5:30-700pm unless activities require
additional meetings Sept. Dec. Mar. May.
Where
Snohomish Health District Meeting Rooms
3020 Rucker Ave
Everett, WA.
The Snohomish County Dental Access Committee (DAC) has been operating since 1991 and is currently supported by the
Snohomish Health District. There are over 40 community members.
Examples of activities initiated by group members
Community Health Center dental clinic expansion to Lynnwood
Summer Solstice Fundraiser implemented by the Snohomish County Dental Society
Automated Dental Information Line implemented by the Snohomish Health District
The No Cavity Club - a partnership grant to develop a referral system for dental services
ECEAP parents lobby Olympia for increased fees for dentists
Oral Health status surveys by the Department of Health and the University of Washington
Access to Baby and Child Dentistry with Snohomish County Dental Society and Medical Assistance Adminstration
