Strategic Focus & Programs

Our Focus and Programs

Strategic Focus

To make significant, lasting improvements in oral health in Washington, the WDS Foundation focuses on:

  • Early intervention and the prevention of oral disease
  • Improving access to dental services
  • Increasing the households that have fluoridated drinking water
  • Advocating for sound oral health public policy

We identify progressive practices, advocate for policy change, implement pilot projects, expand or replicate proven models,
and employ strategic grant-making to accomplish our mission.

We focus specifically on young children and seniors, two groups particularly vulnerable to oral disease, and feel this is where we can make the greatest difference.

Our Work:

Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD)

Community Health Centers

Community Water Fluoridation

Dry Mouth Campaign		 Early Learning/Cavity Free Kids

Oral Health Campaign

Prenatal		 Primary Care Providers

Seniors

SmileMobile

Questions? Please contact Washington Dental Service Foundation at foundation@deltadentalwa.com.
WDS Foundation
Dental decay is the single most common chronic disease of early childhood—five times more common than asthma.
Dental patient
When new mothers have tooth decay, their babies are at increased risk for tooth decay. Women should get regular dental care during and after their pregnancy to help improve the oral health of their child.