Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

Children’s Technical Advisory Committee
2019-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Public Health Conference Suite C, 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Children’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Medicaid Advisory Council and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A meeting will be held on November 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. in Public Health Conference Suite C, 275 East Main Street Frankfort, KY. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

Medicaid Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-11-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Capitol Annex Room 125, 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Advisory Council for Medicaid (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Location of the meeting will be room 125 of the Capitol Annex at 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601.

Kentucky Oral Health Coalition's Annual Meeting
2019-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Foundation For a Healthy Kentucky, 1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #100, Louisville, KY, 40223, United States
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition steering committee would like to invite you to the 2019 KOHC Annual Meeting. The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition and its partners from across the state will convene for an annual meeting on Friday, December 6th. The meeting will be held at the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky (1640 Lyndon Farm Ct #100, Louisville, KY 40223). The Coalition aims to bring together a diverse and large number of leaders in the oral health community, including local policymakers, oral health advocates, oral health professionals, educators, and students, to increase dental awareness, develop strategies to improve oral health and increase access to care in Kentucky. The meeting will begin at 10:00 am and wrap up at 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided to all attendees.

Please see a detailed agenda here. You can register for the event here.

Thank you to our Annual Meeting Signature Sponsor, Avesis!

Additional sponsorship opportunities for both the Annual Meeting and Children’s Advocacy Day at the Capitol are available. For more information, contact Mahak Kalra at Mkalra@kyyouth.org.

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2020-01-23 10:00 - 12:30 | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Auditorium 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY, 40622, United States
The Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The location of the meeting will be the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Auditorium (200 Mero Street, Frankfort) located on the first floor.

2020 KDA LEGISLATIVE DAY
2020-02-12 08:30 - 14:00 | Capitol Annex Room 125 Frankfort, KY, 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
Learn how dentists are working to improve the oral health of Kentuckians!
Join us for a legislative lunch reception.
Earn a 2020 KDA Challenge Coin by taking part in our upcoming 6th Annual KDA Legislative Day in Frankfort.
To learn more, contact KDA Executive Director, Rick Whitehouse at whitehouse@kyda.org.
More details will be available after the first of the year, including KDA 2020 Legislative Priorities.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee
2020-02-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be located at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Building (275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601) in the Cafeteria Conference Room located on the 1st Floor.

Children's Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2020-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A meeting will be held at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Building (275 E. Main St., Frankfort) on March 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room located on the 1st Floor. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

Canceled - Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Spring 2020 Quarterly Meeting
2020-03-27 | KY
The health and safety of our members, our community, and our state is KOHC’s top priority. Amid the growing concern surrounding COVID-19 and new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Governor Beshear, we are canceling the KOHC quarterly meeting scheduled for March 27, 2019. Those who have already registered online, your registration will be canceled, and you do not need to take any further action.
During this uncertain time, KOHC is dedicated to monitoring the latest updates and recommendations from the CDC, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, and Governor Beshear. We will continue to share information and engage the oral health community, even if we cannot yet gather in person.
We encourage you all to self-quarantine for your own safety and that of your loved ones, and the wonderful communities that represent Kentucky. We will get through this together!
New COVID-19 resources and information for oral health community members:

Reschedule all elective/non-emergency dental care until further notice. Recommended by the CDC and the Kentucky Board of Dentistry.
Due to the nature of this respiratory illness, the Kentucky Board of Dentistry highly encourages its licensees to utilize rubber dam or similar isolation whenever possible for patients that must be seen.
Reduce the spread by complying with the American Dental Association COVID-19 guidance for dentists.
Follow the CDC guidelines for healthcare facilities to slow the spread of infection.
Utilize the CDC guidelines for infection control in dental health-care settings.
Refer to the CDC guidelines for information about elective and emergent dental care.

Wednesday, March 18th: Beginning on Thursday, March 19th, all providers, including dental providers, are required to suspend all elective procedures that will not result in harm to the patient. This is a directive from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Kentucky Department for Public Health. This requirement replaces the governor’s previous request to voluntarily postpone non-emergency medical procedures.
Monday, March 23rd: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services provided guidance outlining clinical decision making in dental and healthcare settings and the Kentucky Department for Public Health provided a video covering this topic. The American Dental Association provided a document for dental professionals with answers to frequently asked questions during COVID-19.

You’re Invited to the Kentucky Oral Health Partner Response to COVID-19 Webinar
2020-04-03 14:00 - 15:30 | KY
We hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this time. With numerous changes occurring on a daily basis, we know there are many questions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to help synthesize information and recommendations for the oral health community, Kentucky Oral Health Coalition will be hosting a webinar with key oral health partner organizations on Friday, April 3 at 2:00 pm. Register for the Kentucky Oral Health Partner Response to COVID-19 Webinar here.
The goals of the conversation are to share a sense of how Kentucky’s oral health community is being impacted by the systemic and institutional changes occurring, to discuss policy, practice changes, and resources already in progress or available.
To learn more about current resources and updates, please read the COVID-19 Update from KOHC.
We hope you can join us Friday for this important presentation!

Free Phase 1 Healthcare Services Reopening Guidance Webinar
2020-05-01 13:00 - 14:30 | KY
In an effort to help synthesize the new guidance surrounding Phase I Healthcare Services Reopening, the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition will be hosting a free webinar with key oral health partner organizations on Friday, May 1 at 1:00 pm EST. Register for the webinar here.
The goals of the conversation are:

Shared understanding of the approved Phase I Healthcare Services Reopening guidance for the oral health community.
Panel discussion with Kentucky Board of Dentistry, Kentucky Dental Association, and Kentucky Dental Hygiene Association around the needs in the state during this time.

Provide updates from the two dental schools in Kentucky around their current practices and procedures.

To learn more about current resources and updates, please visit COVID-19 Update from KOHC
We hope you can join us Friday for this important presentation!

KOHC is excited to announce our first virtual meeting!
2020-07-24 09:00 | KY
In order to ensure everyone’s health and safety during this time, we will be hosting a virtual meeting for KOHC members and oral health stakeholders on Friday, July 24th at 9 am. This virtual discussion will cover:

Experiences with reopening dental offices across Kentucky.
Opportunities for remote and school-based dental services.
Updates around KOHC 2020-2021 activities and projects.

2020 July Virtual Meeting Agenda.
We look forward to an engaging discussion with our members and Kentucky’s oral health community.
To register for the event, please click here.

2020 KYDHA Advancing Lifelong Learning Conference
2020-07-31 09:00 - 2020-08-01 13:30 | KY
The Kentucky Dental Hygienists’ Association (KYDHA) invites you to join us at the 2020 KYDHA Advancing Lifelong Learning Conference. Participants can earn 14 Kentucky Board of Dentistry-approved continuing education points. Plan to spend the night and attend the courses on Saturday. Registered Dental Hygienists and other dental professionals are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Please note, due to COVID-19, the KYDHA Board has decided to move the conference that was planned for Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March 20th. The new dates will be Friday, July 31st and Saturday, August 1st. Your registration will be transferred to those dates. If you reserved a room at the hotel, please call and move your reservation to the new dates. Click here for more information.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee
2020-08-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, 40621
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be located at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Building (275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601) in the DMS Commissioner’s Conference Room located on the 6th Floor.

Children's Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2020-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
Canceled!

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2020-09-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Capitol Annex Room 125 Frankfort, KY, 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention and Recognition Free Virtual Training
2020-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
Join Kentucky’s child abuse pediatricians and experts for a free public training on recognizing the signs of pediatric abusive head trauma and how to prevent child maltreatment. Every Kentucky adult is a mandated reporter of child abuse and we each can play a role in keeping kids safe in our community.
Pediatric abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. In these trainings, participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and be provided with tools to report suspected abuse and help prevent it from happening in the first place.
FREE Continuing Education credits are available for Social Work, FRYSC coordinators, Early Childhood Educators, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Emergency Medical Service providers.
Oral health professionals play a unique and important role in the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. Join the Kosair Charities Face It Movement and Delta Dental of Kentucky for a FREE training on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition.
REGISTER for the FREE virtual training with child abuse pediatrician Dr. Christina Howard on Friday, October 2nd from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.
Additional Pediatric and Head Trauma Prevention and Recognition Training dates can be found here.

Children's Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2020-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A meeting will be held at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Building (275 E. Main St., Frankfort) on Nov. 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. in the Cafeteria Conference Room located on the 1st floor. Meeting dates and locations are subject to change.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee
2020-11-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Cabinet for Health and Family Services, 275 E. Main Street, Frankfort, KY, 40621, United States
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be located at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Building (275 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY 40601) in the Thompson Conference Room.

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2020-11-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Capitol Annex Room 125 Frankfort, KY, 702 Capital Ave, Frankfort, KY, 40601, United States
The Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The location of the meeting will be room 125 of the Capitol Annex (702 Capitol Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601).

KOHC 2020 Annual Meeting
2020-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | KY
KOHC is excited to host our annual meeting on Friday, December 11, 2020. This year, to ensure the safety of all attendees, our annual meeting will be virtual. The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition aims to bring together leaders in the oral health community, policymakers, oral health advocates, professionals, and students. Meeting topics will include the impact of COVID-19 on dental care in Kentucky, upcoming legislative policy changes and needs for oral health, and addressing race equity in oral health. We look forward to an engaging meeting with members and oral health advocates.
Dental and dental hygiene CEUs will be available to current KOHC members.
You can register for the event here.
You can view the meeting agenda here.

Children's Health Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-01-13 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A virtual meeting will be held Wednesday, January 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. Eastern time. The Zoom link and updated infromation can be found on the Children’s TAC website

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2021-01-28 10:00 - 12:30 | KY
The Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, January 28 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Zoom link and additonal information can be found on the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance Website.

Dental Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Friday, February 12 from 2 :00 pm – 4:00 pm EST. Zoom link and additional information can be found on the Dental Technical Advisory Committee Website.

Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A virtual meeting will be held Wednesday, march 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. Eastern time. The Zoom link and updated infromation can be found on the Children’s TAC website

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2021-03-25 10:00 - 12:30 | KY
The Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, March 25 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Zoom link and additonal information can be found on the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance Website.

KOHC 2021 Virtual Quarterly Meeting
2021-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | KY
KOHC will host our first quarterly meeting of 2021 on Friday, March 26 from 10am-12pm EDT. This year, to ensure the safety of all attendees, our March quarterly meeting will be virtual. The Coalition aims to bring together leaders in the oral health community, policymakers, oral health advocates, professionals, and students. Meeting topics will include a recap of the 2021 legislative session, updates on KOHC 2021 policy priorities, updates on the COVID-19 vaccine policy, KOHC 2021 initiatives, sustainability and new resources, update on COVID-19 impacts and current procedures on the oral health community in Kentucky, and a spotlight on a new oral health partnership in Eastern Kentucky. We look forward to an engaging meeting with members and oral health advocates. Zoom link information and email updates will be sent to registrants in the upcoming weeks. Dental and dental hygiene CEUs will be available to current KOHC members.
To view the meeting agenda, click here.
You can register for the event here.

Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training
2021-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | KY
Join the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition for a free training on recognizing the signs of pediatric abusive head trauma and how to prevent child maltreatment. Every Kentucky adult is a mandated reporter of child abuse and we each can play a role in keeping kids safe in our community.
Oral health professionals play a unique and important role in the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. Join the Kosair Charities Face It Movement and Delta Dental of Kentucky for a FREE training on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition.
Pediatric abusive head trauma, or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. In this training, participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and be provided with tools to report suspected abuse and help prevent it from happening in the first place.
FREE Continuing Education credits are available for dentists and dental hygienists.
REGISTER for the FREE virtual training with Carla Hay, pediatric forensic nurse from Kentucky Children’s Hospital, on Friday, April 9th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET.

The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) advises the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and makes recommendations to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services on issues related to children’s health and the Medicaid program. A virtual meeting will be held Wednesday, May 12 from 2 – 4 p.m. Eastern time. The Zoom link and updated infromation can be found on the Children’s TAC website

Dental Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
2021-05-14 14:00 - 16:00 | KY
The Dental Technical Advisory Committee works with the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance and the commissioner of Medicaid to resolve issues in the dental health system. There will be a meeting held on Friday, May 14 from 2 :00 pm – 4:00 pm EST. Zoom link and additional information can be found on the Dental Technical Advisory Committee Website.

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2021-05-27 10:00 - 12:30 | KY
The Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC) is a committee comprised of health professionals, providers, advocates, and Medicaid recipients. KRS 205.540 and KRS 205.550 outlines the members of the council and details its role with Medicaid. A meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Zoom link and additonal information can be found on the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance Website.
