Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

07/08/2026

Guest Blog: KOHC at the National Oral Health Conference

Jennifer Harrison, MPH, RDH, representing KOHC's steering committee attended the National Oral Health Conference this year in Oklahoma City. At this conference, the palpable energy and intellect from presenters motivated the connection amongst attendees.

"From research posters to continuing education courses we learned about CHW integration, the impact potential of state Medicaid dental directors, community engagement, value-based care models, and more." Read more from Jennifer in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3TnIUQT

06/23/2026

Frequently Asked Questions for Fluoride in Kentucky.🦷

As oral health professionals and advocates, we all play a role in helping communities access evidence-based information. Community water fluoridation remains one of the most effective and equitable tools for improve oral health outcomes.

Download a Printable PDF from our Resource Hub: https://kyoralhealthcoalition.org/resources/

06/19/2026

Access to oral health care changes lives.

We're inspired by the SHARE Center's new dental clinic in Lexington, as they support uninsured residents in their community to take charge of their oral health. This truly is equity in action. Congratulations on their grand opening!

The SHARE Center in Lexington is bridging the gap in oral health care access for uninsured residents while also helping formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society.

06/18/2026

Sharing from our partners at Kentucky Dental Hygienists' Association

Kindergarten Screenings in Lexington on June 27th.

Dental screenings are required to begin kindergarten, yet we know the barrier to receive this care is high. We are happy to share a community-wide event for any child entering Kindergarten in the Fall 2026 school year. Please share and help families know of this upcoming event!

06/12/2026

June marks not only the start of summer but also National Oral Health Month! From sleeping in on lazy mornings to busy days on vacation, at camp, or playing sports, maintaining consistent oral hygiene can become a challenge. But keeping your mouth healthy doesn’t have to interrupt the fun. Follow these tips to enjoy a summer of healthy smiles in our latest blog.

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June marks not only the start of summer but also National Oral Health Month! From sleeping in on lazy mornings to busy days on vacation, at camp, or playing sports, maintaining consistent oral hygiene can become a challenge. But keeping your mouth healthy doesn’t have to interrupt the fun. Follow ...

06/10/2026

Spotlight on the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition's June Quarterly Meeting this Friday.

Stay informed on the latest developments affecting dental professionals with "Updates and Related Regulatory Changes to the Dental Practice Act," presented by Jeffery Allen of the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly about important regulatory updates and what they mean for dental practice in Kentucky.

Registration is live: https://bit.ly/3Rq3vmD Learn how to receive free CEU's with an KOHC Membership.

06/08/2026

Coming to KOHC's June Quarterly Meeting: Highlighting Oral Health & Child Well-Being Through Data. We will be joined by Data & Research Director, Karena Cash, in a presentation detailing oral health outcomes in Kentucky's young people.

Join us virtually on June 12: https://bit.ly/3Rq3vmD
KOHC CEU credits available for members, learn how to become one after registration.

06/05/2026

Spotlighting our upcoming June Quarterly Meeting presentations:

Can Bad Teeth Make You Fall? Oral health connections in physical therapy with Julie Hartmann, PT DSc.

Learn more on the cross sectors between dental and rehabilitation professionals when working with aging adults. Join us on June 12: https://bit.ly/3Rq3vmD CEU's available for KOHC members.

06/02/2026

June honors Oral Health Month! KOHC would like to take a moment to celebrate our coalition members and all oral health professionals committed to advocacy. Thank you to all colleagues who dedicate their time and talent to increasing oral health access in the Commonwealth.

05/28/2026

As Kentucky Youth Advocates serves as the backbone organization for Kentucky Oral Health Coalition, we are excited to Dr. Shannon Moody in her transition as new Executive Director, and thank Terry Brooks for this decades long commitment to KYA. We look forward to being apart of this new chapter, and to keep advocacy at the core of all of our work for Kentuckians!