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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.


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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.
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Register NOW for the Conference on Oral Health

The annual Conference on Oral Health will be held Friday, November 7 at the KU Edwards Campus in the Best Conference Center. This event is hybrid but attending in person will allow you the chance to network, visit exhibitors and attend the breakout sessions for a more in-depth discussion.
Here are some of the highlights of the conference:
Keynote Speaker: Rick Guidotti, Positive Exposure
Fluoride in Kansas: Trends, Policies, and Public Health Impact
Providing Thoughtful Care for People Who've Experienced Trauma

Click here for more infromation

 


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. Register for the Accessible Oral Health series here.

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 24, 2025

bullet Help Finish the Job on Medicaid Dental Rates!
Thanks to the hard work of advocates across Kansas, a Medicaid dental rate increase went into effect on July 1...Read More arrow

bullet CareQuest Institute for Oral Health to Speak at 2025 Conference
We’re delighted to have Melissa Buroughs Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health speak at the 2025 Conference on Oral Health...Read More arrow

bullet Oral Health Advocates Tour Local Community Health Center
The Shawnee County Oral Health Coalition members held their bimonthly meeting at the AllWays Community Health Center...Read More arrow

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  OHK is now part of the Dillons Community Rewards Program.
  
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ANOHC logoOral Health Kansas is a member of
the 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.

 

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