KOHC is excited for our September Quarterly meeting where we will bring together leaders in the oral health community, policymakers, oral health advocates, professionals, and students.
Meeting outcomes:
- Updates on oral health advocacy and policy considerations for 2024.
- Shared understanding of adult Medicaid dental benefit expansion status.
- Learn of upcoming training opportunities and Coalition events.
- Present projects and initiatives of Coalition members.
Meeting Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Oral Health Advocacy in Kentucky: Policy Considerations and Preparing for 2024
- Alicia Whatley, Policy and Advocacy Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
- Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit Expansion Update
- Lisa Lee, Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services
- Alicia Whatley, Policy and Advocacy Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
- Member Updates
- Dr. Pam Stein, Dean, University of Pikeville College of Dental Medicine
- Lookahead to Upcoming Events
- Alicia Whatley, Policy and Advocacy Director, Kentucky Youth Advocates
- Closing
Dental CEUs available for current KOHC members. Register here.

