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Virginia Oral Health Coalition Update

January 2018

In This Issue
 
Upcoming VaOHC Meetings

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February 1 | Norfolk
South Hampton Roads Oral Health Alliance

February 7 | Conference Call
NOVA Adult Subcommittee

February 8 | Charlottesville
Community Conversation: Oral Health Care Access for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

February 9-10 | Charlottesville
Practical Guide to Treating Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs

February 26 | Richmond
Greater Richmond-Petersburg Oral Health Alliance

March 22 | Petersburg
Community Conversation: Oral Health Care Access for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

March 23-24 | Petersburg 
Practical Guide to Treating Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs 

April 12 | Oakton
NOVA Oral Health Alliance

April 12 | Roanoke
Community Conversation: Oral Health Care Access for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs

April 13-14 | Roanoke 
Practical Guide to Treating Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs

May 3 | Abingdon
Appalachian Oral Health Symposium
Save the Date

November 8 | Richmond
2018 Virginia Oral Health Summit
Save the Date

Check out our 
event calendar to view meeting times and exact locations for all dates listed above.

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Virginia Oral Health Coalition

4200 Innslake Drive

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

sholland@vaoralhealth.org

804.269.8720

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Support an Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit 

Let your legislators know that an  adult dental benefit for current Medicaid enrollees will improve health and save money; ask them to support Del. Sickles' and Senator Barker's budget amendments which enable dental coverage for this vulnerable population.
Contact legislators anytime or join us Tuesday, February 6 for our second Virtual Lobby Day

For questions, please contact Sarah Bedard Holland.
Of Interest
  
Oral Health and Overall Health

Oral health and overall health are fundamentally intertwined. The following links present current information on how oral health is connected to overall health and well-being. 
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Healthcare Safety Net Legislative Day

Join fellow health advocates in Richmond on Wednesday, February 14 for Healthcare Safety Net Legislative Day. This event is jointly hosted by the Virginia Health Care Foundation, the Virginia Community Healthcare Association, and the Virginia Association of Free & Charitable Clinics. Click here to register.

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February is National Children's Dental Health Month!

February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Toolkits and resources, including posters, sample newsletter and social media posts, and advocacy training are available from the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Give Kids a Smile Day | February 2

The Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) program provides free oral health services to underserved children. Many volunteer dental professionals and GKAS partners facilitate this program. View more information and resources from the ADA Foundation.

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