CDHP Exec Director

The Children's Dental Health Project is an independent nonprofit that creates and advances innovative policy solutions so more kids achieve good oral health.

[CDHP Exec Director @CDHP_ED]

Thank you to our great partner @HealthPolicyHub for being the new home of our tools & resources. To learn more about Community Catalyst: https://t.co/r8RwNytIc9

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

Dr. Anamelechi shares story of a child who landed in ER for #oralhealth problem after red tape caused lack of coverage access. We can avoid the financial & physical pain in part by ensuring comprehensive #coverage4kids as well as parents. #redtapetales

[CDHP Exec Director @CDHP_ED]

Happy to see my friend Dr. Anamelechi @CCPedDent along with @hospitals4kids briefing on how Congress can improve #coverage4kids. We must ensure kids have medical & #oralhealth coverage of Medicaid/CHIP so they can reach their dreams. https://t.co/Jg2RF0XkyW

[Dr. Sarah E. Raskin (she/her) @dr_raskin]

A master class connecting institutional racism, personal experience, and philanthropy. TY @DgtsOfTheDream & Assoc. Commiss. Dr. Vanessa Walker-Harris (@VDHgov ) 🙏🏻 #OralHealth19 @VAOralHealth

[CDHP Exec Director @CDHP_ED]

Thank you to all of our partners, funders, staff, and board directors for 22 years of being the voice for children’s oral health.

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

We have some news. After 22 years of success, Children’s Dental Health Project to move resources to Community Catalyst and close in December: https://t.co/oU2mo4hFHk

#oralhealth #dentistry #dental @HealthPolicyHub

[Georgetown Center for Children and Families @GeorgetownCCF]

The most recent CMS data show the child enrollment in Medicaid/CHIP dipped again in June 2019. https://t.co/U2Xf64SBgE

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. He was a true champion for children's #oralhealth in Maryland and across the United States.

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[CDHP Exec Director @CDHP_ED]

I share Dr. Edward B Shils Entrepreneurial Fund, Inc. Innovator Award with @Teeth_Matter team. Since starting 22 years ago, #oralhealth policy innovation has been a core principle of our work. Watch our 2-min video: https://t.co/suv57XpMjN

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

This has nothing to do with the reasons that more kids are uninsured - which this thread doesn’t mention. Census data was clear - it’s the loss of Medicaid/CHIP that’s driving the increase for kids. CMS hasn’t even acknowledged that this is happening — much less tried to fix it.

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

The Census Bureau has a special report out on kids -- using CPS data the uninsured rate for kids went up from 4.9% to 5.5%. It is attributed to the loss of public coverage -- ie Medicaid/CHIP.
https://t.co/JL0Ocj2jiN

[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

A new @georgetownccf report from my colleague Kelly Whitener: “How the New Public Charge Rule Impacts Children in Immigrant Communities” https://t.co/aTWsZhRTi8

[Matthew Jacob 🇺🇦 @mattindctweets]

In an excellent video, @Medscape's Dr. F. Perry Wilson walks us thru the new study about #fluoride and IQ scores (what it means and what it doesn't mean). Definitely worth watching: https://t.co/OU907qoR8U @methodsmanmd #oralhealth

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

BLOG: “Rather than undermining children’s access to health care, our policies should strengthen coverage programs to help kids and families achieve good #oralhealth.”

Read Deborah's story & why officials must act to #ProtectFamilies and #keepkidscovered: https://t.co/udAljVJkcs

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

Some #pregnancy complications are linked to poor #oralhealth, yet policy gaps put dental coverage out of reach of many low-wage women. Join @Teeth_Matter & @FamiliesUSA for a tweet chat on 8/20 from 3-4pmET on boosting access for all adults & families. Use #CoverOralHealth.

[CampaignDentalHealth @ILikeMyTeeth]

#Fluoridation has been helping prevent tooth decay - the most common chronic, preventable disease among children - for nearly 75 years!

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

Today we’re celebrating the 54th birthday of #Medicaid, a lifeline for 1 in 5 Americans & key source of kids' #dental coverage. Tweet with us all day to spotlight its successes and share strategies to protect & build on its progress.

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

Medicaid #dental coverage in #pregnancy is not assured at the federal level; it's up to states to cover. This patchwork system harms maternal health, child health & can risk family economic stability. Policymakers can close these gaps. Our brief explains: https://t.co/uyFIVNuJ3U

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

NEW BLOG: "Healthier women have safer, healthier pregnancies, in turn giving newborns the best chance for a healthy start. Evidence suggests this holds true for #oralhealth and #maternalhealth."

CDHP policy analyst digs into a report by @GeorgetownCCF: https://t.co/smLHfKX402

[Salud America! @SaludAmerica]

A2: "On average, children are consuming over 30 gallons of sugary drinks every year. This is enough to fill a bathtub." #SaludTues https://t.co/PT9W99lFxS

[CDHP @Teeth_Matter]

We joined partners like @AmerAcadPeds @GeorgetownCCF in speaking against a proposal that may risk stable #housing for 55,000+ kids. Housing is a factor that shapes children's #oralhealth. Most kids facing homelessness don't get needed dental care: https://t.co/t7cN5kM0ba