The Ohio Department of Health Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health has released a new funding opportunity through Ohio Buys: Integration of Oral Health into Primary Care Settings for Children

Oral Health Ohio is excited to share the following career opportunity and job posting for Director of Oral Health Strategy. View the full description below and apply here. Applications are due February 9th, 2026.

Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio will receive over $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) through the Rural Health Transformation Program—part of a historic federal effort to strengthen healthcare in rural communities across the U.S.

Dr. Jeter was a MORE Care Ohio pilot dental provider. MORE Care in Ohio was a two-year collaborative program between CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Oral Health Ohio, and dental and pediatric primary care practices in the state.

The report highlights the outcomes of a two-year, medical-dental integration pilot in partnership with CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. From November 2022 to November 2024, MORE Care Ohio reached nearly 20,000 pediatric patients across three health system-affiliated or private pediatric medical practices and four private dental practices.

Now that the budget bill has been voted out of the state legislature, here is where things landed.

Get the updates to the Ohio budget and water fluoridation legislations...as well as other legislation we're monitoring.

We want as many Ohioans as possible to have the healthcare they need to work and thrive. That’s why we’ve joined the Ohio Medicaid Matters coalition.

Oral Health Ohio is partnering with the Ohio Medical Directors Association (OMDA) to improve the understanding of oral health in congregate care settings.

Oral Health Ohio is keeping a close watch on Ohio's Operating Budget legislation—with particular HB 96 and HB 182 details as follows...

D9997 - Dental Case Management, Special Needs & CPT 0792T - Application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) by Physician or Qualified Person

$450,000 has been awarded to three nonprofit organizations focused on improving oral health across Ohio.

Oral Health Ohio is thrilled to announce its participation in a project awarded $192,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

From June 27, 2024 webinar: Oral Health of Older Adults Living in Community Settings

From June 20, 2024 webinar: Oral Health of Older Adults Living in Skilled Nursing Settings

Oral Health Ohio has partnered with the Ohio Medical Directors Association to educate physicians, advocates, and other healthcare providers

Oral Health Ohio is advocating for changes to the teledentistry section of the Ohio Dental Practice Act

Curriculum updates were led by Oral Health Ohio and authored by University of Cincinnati Dental Hygiene Technology Program

Oral Health Ohio is serving on advisory committees for two statewide efforts to improve the health and well-being of school-aged children.

Oral Health Ohio has convened a committee to explore opportunities to reduce barriers and increase access to oral health care.