Jasmine Lomax is part of “The Tooth Fairy Experience,” a program presented by the School Nurse Organization of Washington and Delta Dental of Washington that teaches young children about the importance of dental care. Horton believes it starts with exposure to dental education and role models at a young age. To properly address the issue of representation and dental care knowledge, Dr. And BIPOC children have higher rates of untreated decay, which can lead to chronic pain and infection. According to the Washington State Department of Health, nearly one out of every six third-graders has severe tooth decay, which is defined by having at least seven cavities. Horton has seen the lack of trust lead to less frequent exams, delayed treatments and overall poor oral health for Black adults and children. “Communities trust providers from their own community, so if we can’t have that representation in the profession, it’s going to be a huge gap in the amount of trust that the people have in the information they are receiving, the recommendations they are given by their providers and the overall acceptance rate of the treatments that are proposed,” said Dr. Today, he has practices in Bellevue and Covington and is dedicated to addressing the needs of those with limited access to dental care.
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He attended Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry.
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Horton graduated from Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma.