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Kentucky Oral Health Coalition – For a lifetime of oral health

WEBKentucky Oral Health Coalition is a group of concerned citizens, advocates, and professionals working together to improve oral health across Kentucky. Kentucky Oral …

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About – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBWhile the Coalition became inactive in 2006, a steering committee of diverse stakeholders came together in 2010 to plan for the reinvigoration of the Coalition. Now called the …

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Data & Research – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBDelta Dental of Kentucky partnered with Kentucky Youth Advocates, the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, and other key partners to collect data on the oral health …

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Oral Health Progress and Equity Network Defines Oral Health …

WEBLast week, KOHC attended the Oral Health Progress and Equity Network (OPEN) mid-year meeting. OPEN is a national network of over 2,200 members taking on …

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New Infographic from the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBToday the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, a project of Kentucky Youth Advocates, released the infographic Word of Mouth: The Importance of Oral Health in …

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Membership – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBKOHC is comprised of over 450 members and oral health stakeholders that engage with the Coalition from every region of the Commonwealth. Membership includes dentists, …

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Spotlight on a New Oral Health Initiative in Southeastern Kentucky

WEBLed by Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) and Shaping our Appalachian Region (SOAR), the Southeastern Kentucky Oral Health Coalition was …

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OP-ED: Expanding Medicaid dental coverage means a healthier, …

WEBThis post originally appeared as an op-ed in the Courier Journal on March 8th, 2023.. On January 1, 2023, a new provision went into effect in Kentucky ensuring …

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June is National Oral Health Month!

WEBJune 28-July 2: Recap of the month and next steps. KOHC encourages you to participate in this annual celebration with your dentist, dental hygienist, children, friends, …

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May is Dental Care Month! – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBMay is Dental Care Month! By Kentucky Oral Health Coalition | May 2nd, 2022 | Blog. |. As we begin a new month and look forward to summer, KOHC is taking …

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Addressing Whole Person Health Through Medical-Dental …

WEBKOHC has been a longtime advocate for a more integrated approach to medical and dental care because we know there is a strong connection between good …

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The Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Health

WEBWe know there is a strong connection between good oral health and overall health, but one aspect of wellbeing that is less often associated with oral health is …

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KOHC’s Public Comments on Proposed Regulations of Expanded …

WEBIn the wake of SB 65, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) filed new regulations to reinstate the expanded dental benefits for adults on Medicaid in …

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2022 General Assembly Update from KOHC

WEBSR 101 – A resolution recognizing February 8, 2022, as Children’s Oral Health Awareness Day. In addition to the positive bills outlined above, KOHC also works …

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Post Legislative Session: What Senate Bill 65 Means for Kentucky’s …

WEBAs we wrap up the 2023 legislative session, Kentucky Oral Health Coalition is recapping an item of particular interest among the oral health community – the adult …

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KOHC Statement on Water Fluoridation in Kentucky

WEBFor over 70 years, public water providers have had a direct connection to improving the oral health of Kentucky children and adults through fluoridation of the …

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2023 KOHC Annual Meeting Recap – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEBThe 2023 KOHC Annual Meeting convened this year on Friday, December 1st at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. We had a robust day-long agenda with …

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Guest Blog: The Importance of School-Based Oral Health …

WEBCathy Mills, School Based Health Coordinator at Shawnee Health Center and Leah Smothers, Floss and Gloss Program Manager at Purchase District Health …

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Smiles for Life in Kentucky: A National Oral Health Curriculum

WEBHas your child’s pediatrician ever looked at your child’s teeth or gums? If you have ever been pregnant, did your OB/GYN talk to you about your oral health? If you …

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2023 Landscape Assessment Report – Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

WEB2023 Landscape Assessment Report. Oral health is a complex issue that affects every Kentuckian, impacting both a healthy smile and overall health and KOHC …

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Making Smiles Happen 2016

WEBMAKING SMILES HAPPEN: 2016 Oral Health Study of Kentucky’s Youth 11001 Bluegrass Parkway, Suite 100, Jeffersontown, KY 40299 502.895.8167 | …

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Oral Health: A Key Piece of Health Literacy Month

WEBOctober is Health Literacy Month, which is the perfect time to focus on the health and oral health of Kentucky’s children and families.Oral health is a key …

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