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Sep 16

Priority Legislation Signed for Improved Access to Mobile Dental Facilities

House Bill 203 was signed into law, providing greater transparency & access to oral health services delivered by mobile dental facilities.

Jun 22

State Health Improvement Plan Released

The State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) is a tool to strengthen state and local efforts to improve health, well-being and economic vitality

Jun 8

Our Commitment & Actions to Advance Racial Equity

We have taken intentional action to engage in activities and conversations to advance and embed race equity and inclusion in our work.

Feb 28

State Oral Health Plan Preview Released

Oral Health Ohio is excited to share a detailed preview of Ohio's State Oral Health Plan.

Aug 27, 2019

Mobile Dental Facilities Legislation: Update!

Advocating for Access and Transparency Currently, the practice of mobile dentistry in Ohio is not regulated. Oral Health Ohio has drafted...

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for Oral health as Integral to Student’s Mental Health

Governor’s DeWine’s office issued a Request for Information in collaboration with the Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for Equity & Integration of Care in Surgeon General Report

In 2018 the Office of the Surgeon General presented prominent issues affecting oral health.

Aug 16, 2019

Providing School Nurses with Oral Health Resources & Tools

OHO is learning what School Nurses need to support their work around oral health with students, parents and teachers.

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for Oral Health as Necessary in Medicaid Managed Care Procurement

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) issued a Request for Information as part of the procurement process to reform current managed care

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for Transparency and Access to Patients’ Medical Records

Currently, the medical record for services received on an MDF do not follow the patient.

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for a Dental Benefit in the Medicare Program

Medicare’s current exclusion of dental care from coverage leaves millions of seniors without access to the oral health care they need

Aug 16, 2019

Advocating for Oral Health as Necessary to Overall Health

OHO is an active member of HPIO’s SHIP and SHA Advisory committee and is working to ensure that oral health is represented in the strategies

Aug 16, 2019

Creating Quality Improvement of Oral Health Services in the Medicaid System

Oral Health Ohio is part of the state-level team working on Ohio’s QI project.

Aug 16, 2019

Integrating Oral Health in Primary Care with Pediatricians

Pediatricians are well positioned to initiate preventative oral health care by providing early assessment of risk during well-child visits.

Aug 16, 2019

Leveraging to Improve Oral Health Care for Students with Medicaid

Access to an oral health provider for students on Medicaid was a primary concern raised during the focus group OHO held with school nurses.

Aug 16, 2019

Using Data to Improve the Oral Health of Older Adults

OHO has received funding from the DentaQuest Partnership to conduct a Basic Screening Survey (BSS) of Older Adults in Ohio.

Aug 16, 2019

Success Story: Developing Educational Material to Attach to Failed Dental Exams

OHO has partnered with the Ohio Head Start Association, Inc. to understand the barriers families face in receiving follow-up care

Aug 12, 2019

Medicare Oral Health Bills

New legislation to include oral health in the Medicare Program underscores the need for improved coverage of oral health benefits.

Aug 12, 2019

Measles: Information for Dental Settings

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention released this helpful article for dental professionals in June, 2019

Aug 12, 2019

New Report: Ohio Pre K-12 Health Education Standards

Health education standards set the expectations for what students should know and be able to demonstrate in various topics.

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