Oral Health Kansas is working with our partners to create a culture that values oral health as a part of overall health for Kansans of all ages,
cultures and resources.
Learn about the many ways to help Kansans access dental services,
a way to pay for their dental services, and how to take care of their own oral health.
Click on the tooth icon above to go to that page.
Two Webinar Series' You'll Want to Attend
The New Era, New Opportunities: Making Medicaid Work for You
This webinar series begins Tuesday, August 19. These series are short but impactful and designed for the busy dental provider and their team. The sessions will run through September 30. All sessions will only be 30 minutes from 1:15pm - 1:45pm on Tuesdays. Dental teams can watch together and have the opportunity to ask questions. One registration will sign you up for all series! CE's are available!
August 19: Medicaid Dental: New Rates, Better Coverage
August 26: Your Practice, Your Way: Managing Your Patient Mix
September 2: Get to Know Your MCOs
September 9: Enrollment & Credentialing
September 16: Filing Medicaid Claims
September 23: Do Well by Doing Good: Medicaid Opportunities
BONUS: September 30: My Dental Care Passport
Click here to register. Contact us at info@oralhealthkansas.org if you have any questions. There is no cost to attend.
Building Confidence in Dental Teams to Serve People with Disabilities
Another opportunity to attend during your lunch hour begins September 4 through October 2. "Building Confidence in Dental Teams to Serve People with Disabilities" aims to deepen understanding of disabilities, address sensitivities that can arise in dental care, and showcase how one practice has successfully built a safe, welcoming environment for patients with disabilities.
The sessions will run from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST on Thursdays from September 4 through October 2. ADA CERP credit will be available for attendees. Click here for the flyer. Registration will open soon, but you can join the mailing list to learn more about the series and receive information about registration by visiting this link.
Both webinar series are supported through an ARPA grant from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Division of Health Care Finance.
2024 Impact Report
This impact report highlights the measurable outcomes of our work, the stories behind the numbers, and the broader influence we've had in our community, industry, or environment.Read our annual report here.
Kansas Receives a State Score of C
Oral Health Kansas is releasing a new report comparing Kansas' oral health grade to the nation's performance.Click here to download the 2025 Oral Health Report Card Announcement
Click here to download a copy of the 2025 Oral Health Report Card
Weekly Wednesday Update
news and updates for the week of September 10, 2025
Next Week Join Us on September 16 for "Filing Medical Claims"
Making Medicaid Work For You Webinar Series has been going strong every Tuesday at 1:15pm...Read More 
Learning Strategies to Support People with Disabilities in Your Practice
Last week was the first Project ECHO webinar from the “Accessible Oral Health” series...Read More
Traumatic Childhood Experiences and Oral Care
If a child experiences trauma, in what way will that impact their oral care?..Read More
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Oral Health Kansas is a member ofthe American Network of Oral Health Coalitions
and shares their mission to shape oral health policy, champion disease prevention, and increase public awareness of the vital role oral health plays in overall well-being.
