Arizonans fall below national averages when it comes to oral health. Disparities and inequities persist for Arizonans who are lower-income, belong to historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups (particularly for Latino and Indigenous populations), reside in medically/ dentally underserved areas, who are living with developmental or acquired disabilities, and for many older adults who rely on assisted care.

Policy change takes community action and every voice counts.

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Resources

AZOHC Legislator Scorecards

• 2021 Legislator Scorecard
• 2022 Legislator Scorecard

Understand the Issues

• The Case for a Comprehensive Dental Benefit; The Case for AHCCCS Pregnant People Benefit — Arizona Oral Health Coalition
• Primary Care Recommendations for Oral Health Care in HIV+ Patients — Center for Oral Health
• The Oral Health Care System: A state-by-state Analysis — American Dental Association
• Oral Health Care in Rural America — National Conference of State Legislators
• Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit-Improving Access for Tribal Populations — Community Catalyst
• Pediatric Oral Health Network Adequacy Report — Children’s Action Alliance
• Adult use of Emergency Department for Non-Traumatic Dental Conditions — CareQuest
• Adult Dental Coverage Advocacy Toolkit — CareQuest
• 2019-2022 State Oral Health Plan