NNOHA - National Network for Oral Health Access

23/07/2025

Calling all emerging oral health leaders! The NNOHA Oral Health Leadership Institute (NOHLI) is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 cohort.

Join over 200 FQHC dental directors who’ve built their leadership foundation with NOHLI. This year-long hybrid (in-person + online) program provides core knowledge and competencies that health center/safety-net oral health leaders need to develop as effective managers, directors, and advocates for oral health and their communities.

Learn more about NOHLI: https://www.nnoha.org/pages-1/programs---nnoha-oral-health-leadership-institute-(nohli)

Apply for Cohort 14 here: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/d7f9f4dd-b55b-402f-9f15-cf7e33b55275

⌛Apply by August 29!

21/07/2025

The Communication and Customer Service for the Dental Department course is now available on-demand through NNOHA's virtual learning platform!

This free learning module is designed to support the dental team in understanding skills and strategies to deliver positive customer service in a dental setting. This interactive module is intended for the entire dental team, from dental providers to administrative team members. 1.25 CDE is available.

This resource was supported by NNOHA's HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partnership (NTTAP).

Visit NNOHA's learning platform and enroll in the course: https://nnoha.dialogedu.com/nnoha/courses/communication-and-customer-service-for-the-dental-department

18/07/2025

Do you know an outstanding oral health practitioner or advocate? We're accepting NNOHA Award nominations through September 8! Submit a nomination here: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/35db8ff9-f2b2-4a79-8503-e4499bd8c66e

Awards will be presented at the 2025 NNOHA Annual Conference in San Antonio.

17/07/2025

We are proud to congratulate the inaugural cohort of the NNOHA Advocacy Collaborative on completing this first-of-its-kind, high-impact program! Over the past year, despite an evolving and uncertain advocacy landscape, eight dedicated participants developed advocacy projects aimed at advancing policies that increase access and equity in oral health.

The Collaborative concluded with a final in-person session in Chicago at the end of May, where participants shared their work and celebrated their progress. Congratulations to this incredible group — we can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make!

03/07/2025

Are you working on a project in community-based dentistry? Showcase your research and innovations with peers at the 2025 NNOHA Annual Conference in San Antonio! We’re now accepting abstract proposals for poster presentations.

This is a unique opportunity to present your work in a visual format, engage in direct discussions with attendees, and contribute to innovation in community dentistry.

⏳Poster abstracts are due by July 31!

Learn More & Submit Your Abstract: https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/01a36ae0-d44f-4329-8f40-e50c5a5684f8

02/07/2025

The Community Health Management Task Force, a collaboration of 13 National Training and Technical Assistance Partners, is excited to announce our compendium of resources.

This publication offers highlights from conversations with community leaders and summarizes resources and promising practices for health centers to support the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic conditions among health center patients nationally. This resource was supported by NNOHA's HRSA National Training and Technical Assistance Partnership.

View the resource here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nAxAIqL3CkUpYeU2jxRh7PNiKPMU2aUJ/view

30/06/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 NNOHA Annual Conference! NNOHA is delighted to invite you to join your colleagues this November 9–12 in the heart of San Antonio, TX.

These four days of world-class continuing education are specifically developed for safety-net oral health professionals. Connect with like-minded providers, learn from expert clinical and practice management presenters, and be motivated by inspiring plenary speakers!

This year’s theme, These Are My People, celebrates the strength we build through connection and shared purpose.

Register here: https://bit.ly/nnoha2025conference

17/06/2025

Proposed federal changes are threatening access to Medicaid dental benefits, posing serious risks to access and equity in oral health care. Join the American Dental Association (ADA) and the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) for a dynamic and practical webinar on Thursday, June 26 to learn what’s happening at the federal level, what it means for your patients, and how your voice can help protect and improve Medicaid dental benefits. 1.0 CDE will be offered.

📆 Thursday, June 26
⏰ 10am PT • 11am MT • Noon CT • 1pm ET

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T-FGBZiqSOK96MhbfeXLHw #/registration

16/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the Winter/Spring 2025 Cohort of the Sealant Learning Community Collaborative 🎉

Through a series of interactive virtual sessions, teams from these 22 health centers worked together to improve their UDS Sealant Measure. Thank you to all participants for your commitment to quality improvement and oral health! 🌟

The project was funded through NNOHA's National Training and Technical Assistance Partnership with the Health Services and Resources Administration (HRSA)

Stay tuned for applications for the next cohort this Fall/Winter!

11/06/2025

There's still time to register for tomorrow's webinar! Join us for an in-depth and insightful discussion of health center dental revenue cycles.

Register here: https://buff.ly/Aki8UEg

Join us on June 12 for a free 1-hour webinar: Health Center Oral Health Revenue Cycle – What Is That Anyway?

In today's constantly changing healthcare landscape, effective revenue cycle management is more important than ever. This webinar will help you identify where your program is losing money and give you an in-depth understanding of revenue cycles. It will also provide clear solutions to closing gaps in your revenue cycle, increasing your collection rate, and thus increasing your bottom line. This webinar is focused towards health center Oral Health Leadership, Managers, Billing Teams, Front Desk Personnel and C-Suite Leaders. 1.0 CDE credit will be offered.

Learning Objectives:
🔎 Identify essential elements of the oral health revenue cycle process and understand the importance of each step in ensuring sustainability of your dental program.
📈 Identify common challenges in health center’s dental revenue cycle, how to overcome these challenges, and set your program up for financial success.
⚙️ Gain tips and tools that can be immediately implemented to improve your collections and move your oral health program towards a strong fiscal position.

Register here: https://buff.ly/Aki8UEg

29/05/2025

The NNOHA Mentorship Program is now accepting new mentors and mentees! This program provides an excellent opportunity for new dental team members in community health centers to receive support and guidance from experienced NNOHA members.

The Mentorship Program is exclusively for NNOHA members. Mentorship requests are reviewed at the end of each month! Mentors and mentees will be paired based on geographic location and job roles/experience, with the mentorships lasting one year.

Interested in joining? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/2gGGdgwgCYkCjGFk8

27/05/2025

Earlier this month, Cohort 13 of the NNOHA Oral Health Leadership Institute (NOHLI) gathered in Denver for an in-person training! It was inspiring to see these new FQHC Dental Directors connect, learn, and grow together as leaders.

✨ Applications for NOHLI Cohort 14 open this summer—stay tuned!