Kentucky Oral Health Coalition

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all our oral health advocates! We wish you a safe and happy holiday, we look forward to advocating alongside you in the new year.

12/19/2025

Kentucky Youth Advocates has released this year’s interactive KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard, giving advocates, partners, and decision-makers powerful tools to explore trends in child well-being across the state.
For oral health champions, the connections between food insecurity, childhood obesity, and access to care are especially important. The data makes clear how economic barriers and limited access to healthy food shape kids’ health outcomes across Kentucky. KOHC members can help turn data into action by sharing these insights with partners and policymakers as we work toward healthier communities and better oral health for all Kentuckians. Learn more in our latest blog:

Last week marked the launch of the 2025 Kentucky KIDS COUNT Data Dashboard by Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA). KYA has been releasing the Kentucky KIDS COUNT report to measure child well-being in Kentucky annually for 35 years. The Data Dashboard allows users to see how data for regions and neighbori...

12/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for KOHC’s Annual Meeting! ❄️
Despite the snowfall and a quick pivot to a hybrid format, we had a rigorous, interactive discussion and we’re excited to have officially voted on our 2026 policy priorities.

We’re grateful for the thoughtful engagement and commitment from this community. Stay tuned for a full recap in our upcoming blog and CEUs sent out shortly.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition!

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the partners, providers, advocates, and community members who work every day to improve oral health across Kentucky. We are truly thankful for you and the role you play in advancing oral health equity.

11/12/2025

Access to fluoride remains a cornerstone of oral-health prevention in Kentucky. In our latest blog, Kentucky Oral Health Coalition highlights significant state and federal shifts that could impact access to fluoride. Check out the latest updates here: https://bit.ly/4oBql6J

Following celebrations on Halloween, Kentucky Oral Health Coalition (KOHC) joined oral health advocates nationwide in recognizing National Brush Day on November 1st. This is a great time to remind kids and families about the importance of good oral hygiene and taking care of their teeth. Beyond at-h...

11/06/2025

Be part of building a healthier Kentucky! Join the Kentucky Oral Health Coalition and connect with professionals across the state who are advancing access, equity, and education in oral health. Together, we can make a lasting impact on smiles and well-being. Get involved: https://kyoralhealthcoalition.org/membership/

11/04/2025

Join us in-person for our December Annual Meeting on Dec 12th! Complete with expert panelists discussing the changing health landscape and what it means for oral health and presentations by KOHC partners and schools of dentistry.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4olJwBf

11/01/2025

Happy National Brush Day!
November 1st is an annual reminder to keep those smiles healthy all year long. Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes helps prevent cavities and supports overall health. Strong smiles start at home. Let’s make brushing a fun, daily habit.

10/31/2025

How Will Recent Medicaid Changes Impact Oral Health in Kentucky? On July 4 2025, H.R. 1 became law, aiming to reduce federal healthcare spending. Because of the law, changes in the coming years will shift more costs and requirements onto states and Medicaid recipients. Learn more on our blog:
https://bit.ly/3LBE8va

On July 4th, 2025, H.R. 1 was signed into law, with a goal to reduce federal healthcare spending. Many of the provisions of this bill will result in states and Medicaid recipients bearing more of the expense as this

10/23/2025

Announcing our Annual Meeting's public agenda!

Join us for an expert panel, local spotlights on working being done for creating oral health access in our state, and the opportunity to vote on our 2026 policy agenda. Register today: https://bit.ly/4newa8o

10/21/2025

Help us welcome KOHC intern: Amanda Abner, RDH!

Amanda joins us from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, where she serves as a Registered Dental Hygienist and Assistant Professor in the Division of Periodontology. Currently pursuing her Master of Public Health at UK. This month, Amanda has already been making an impact by contributing insightful blogs in honor of Dental Hygiene Month, highlighting the importance of preventive care and the incredible work of dental hygienists across Kentucky. We’re thrilled to have her on board!

10/10/2025

In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, we share a powerful reflection by Amanda Abner, KOHC Intern, on volunteering with Remote Area Medical (RAM) in rural Appalachia. Amanda joined teams from UK & UofL to bring free dental, medical, and vision care to communities that often have no access, providing care to almost 300 residents. Read more today: https://bit.ly/48qyc1E