ABCD Dental Program

Many dental offices are closed due to COVID-19, but there are emergency dental services available. If you have questions about a dental issue for yourself or a family member, here’s what you can do:

- If you have a dental provider, call them first.

- If you do not have a dental provider for your child or yourself or if you cannot reach them, please visit https://dentalemergencyspokane.com/-

Emergency Dental Site

Happy National Dentists Day!

Spokane is the birthplace of Washington's Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD) program. Our dentists saw a need and took action. Because of their hard work and dedication to our children’s oral health, ABCD is now in all 39 counties and more children have access to care than ever before! Thank you to all of our participating ABCD dentists!!

Learn about ABCD: https://srhd.org/programs-and-services/dental-health-program/access-to-baby-child-denistry-program-abcd-through-age-5

Did you know? The ABCD Program turned 20 this year! This great story from Spokane Public Radio provides a wonderful overview of our history and successes locally and statewide.

Inland Journal, Dec. 26, 2019: Progress In Getting Children To The Dentist Today on Inland Journal, a Washington oral health program for children is celebrating 20 years of caring for kids. The Access to Baby and Child Dentistry

Martin and Sara’s baby shark is set to
arrive in April, which means they’re
due due due due for a visit to their
dentist. See why dentists play a key
role in caring for your baby.

For more information, visit https://www.themightymouth.org/NewAddition.

Today is World Cavity-Free Future Day!

Did you know that dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is the disease that can lead to dental cavities? This infographic breaks down the numbers on tooth decay among children with tips on how to keeps kids' teeth healthy.

Check out this great story from The Spokesman-Review about how our ABCD partners are working together to address children’s oral health in our community:

Sinking teeth into dental care: Program brings fight against tooth decay into area schools Recent grants are backing dental initiatives to reduce rates of tooth decay in Spokane County. Strategies include a school program for teeth cleanings and sealants, partnering with physicians to recognize dental decay earlier and increasing access to Medicaid for adults and seniors.

Did you see us? We had a great time last week with the SmileMobile dental clinic and some amazing volunteers!

Saturday dental clinic gang (Dr. Freuen, Alena, Jessica, Heather, Dr. Medrano, Morgan, Dr. Phillips and Kim)! Thanks to all of our volunteers during the week and Saturday. We successfully provided restorative and emergent care to 70 adults.

Don't forget! The SmileMobile dental clinic is at Spokane Regional Health District this week, from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, 2019. Call 888-286-9105 to schedule an appointment!

Have you heard? The SmileMobile dental clinic will be at Spokane Regional Health District from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, 2019. Call 888-286-9105 today to schedule an appointment!

The SmileMobile dental clinic will be at Spokane Regional Health District from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5, 2019. Call 888-286-9105 today to schedule an appointment!

Great story from our friends KHQ Local News regarding the Salvation Army and their "Backpacks for Kids" event. Did you see ABCD Dental Program there?

Salvation Army Services for Back to School The Salvation Army will be giving away thousands of backpacks filled with all of the school supplies they'll need. There will also be resource fair of sorts with all kinds

Smiles for Veterans! EWU Dental Hygiene Clinic will provide a day of limited dental services to veterans on Friday, November 2, 2018. For more information, call 509-828-1309.