Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

Free Phase 1 Healthcare Services Reopening Guidance Webinar
2020-05-01 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | 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.

Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Quarterly Meeting and West AHEC’s Oral Health Summit
2021-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | KY
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee would like to invite you to the 11th Annual Regional Oral Health Summit. Similar to previous years, the Regional Oral Health Summit will be in conjunction with the KOHC quarterly meeting on Friday, June 18th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT, (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT). This year the Oral Health Summit will be held virtually via Zoom. The registration fee is $20. Registration will close Thursday, June 17 at 11:00 ET. You can complete your registration at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RegionalOralHealthSummit2021
As the summit will be virtual this year, please note the following items:

It may take us a few days to process your payment.
Once we have processed your payment, a receipt will be emailed to you.
Zoom links will be sent out on Thursday, June 17th.
To receive a certificate, you must complete an evaluation. More information on this will come at a later date.
Please see the agenda below

Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-07-14 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, July 14 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)
2021-07-22 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, July 22 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. Zoom link and additonal information can be found on the Advisory Council for Medical Assistance Website.

Advisory Council for Medical Assistance (MAC)
2021-07-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-23 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, September 23 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
2021-08-13 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, Aug. 13 from 2 :00 pm – 4:00 pm EST. Zoom link and additional information can be found on the Dental Technical Advisory Committee Website.

The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-09-08 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, September 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. Eastern time. The Zoom link and updated infromation can be found on the Children’s TAC website

FREE Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention & Recognition Virtual Training for Oral Health Professionals
2021-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | KY
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 FREE training on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma prevention and recognition.
Pediatric abusive head trauma (PAHT), or shaken baby syndrome, is a severe form of child abuse that most often involves infants. In these Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Prevention & Recognition trainings, participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming, or impacting the head of an infant or young child. Participants will also be provided with tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring.
Training objectives are to explain the statistics of abusive head trauma; to describe and explain abusive head trauma and its associated injuries; to discuss risk factors and prevention, and to understand the outcomes for victims.
REGISTER for the FREE virtual training with pediatric forensic nurse Carla Hay on Friday, October 8th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. In addition to the training, participants will learn about the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition and discuss immediate action steps to ensure Kentucky children are safe from maltreatment. Please register with an email address that will allow incoming correspondence.
*2.4 *CEUs are AVAILABLE for Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Emergency Medical Service providers, Medical (CME), and Nursing.
CEUs are PENDING for Kentucky Social Workers, Psychologists, Family Resource Center Coordinators (FRYSC), Early Childhood Educators, and others. We will provide updates as CEUs are approved. Requirements for successful completion – must be present for the full 120 minutes in order to receive CEUs
Thank you to Delta Dental of Kentucky and the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition for partnering with the Face It Movement in hosting these trainings.
These trainings are provided for free with the support of Kosair Charities. If you would like to support their work on child abuse prevention, please consider designating a donation to their child abuse prevention fund at kosair.org/donate/.
Register Here!

The Children’s Health Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
2021-11-10 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, November 10 from 2 – 4 p.m. Eastern time. The Zoom link and updated infromation can be found on the Children’s TAC website
