Posts by Samantha Dorr
A State of Decay Report Underscores Need for Advocacy, Community Engagement in Virginia
Oral Health America’s (OHA) national report A State of Decay, Vol. IV examines key indicators that impact the oral health of older adults in all states. Virginia narrowly earned a…
Read MoreSign-on to Support an Adult Medicaid Dental Benefit
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Read MoreCHIP Funding Still in Limbo
Congress has not renewed federal funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), known as FAMIS and FAMIS MOMS in Virginia. If Congress does not renew CHIP funding prior to January…
Read MoreOral Health in Pregnancy and Early Childhood
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: New College Institute, 191 Fayette Street, Martinsville, VA REGISTER View the event flyer Description “Oral Health in Pregnancy and Early…
Read MoreNew Amendments to the American Health Care Act Threaten Coverage and Protections
ALERT: New Amendments to American Health Care Act Harm People with Pre-existing Conditions, Speed Cuts to Medicaid and Fail to Cover Critical Health Services The House could vote as early…
Read MoreNew Online Resource Reinforces Integrated Care
Integrating oral health into all aspects of health care can expand access to oral health services, enhance comprehensive health care, and improve patient wellness. Health providers from multiple disciplines can…
Read MoreKids’ Coverage Matters
Did you know over 100,000 children in Virginia are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid or Family Access to Medical Insurance Security (FAMIS)? FAMIS provides affordable health, dental and mental health coverage…
Read MoreImportant Update to Fluoride Varnish Billing Code for Medical Providers
Our partners in primary care do an outstanding job to integrate oral health services, with key, collaborative support from the dental community. Following this, we are making partners aware of an important code change that will…
Read MoreVirginian-Pilot Article Highlights Dental Issues Faced by Adults with Special Needs
On January 2, 2015, the Virginian-Pilot published the article “Special-needs patients face difficulties with dental care,” highlighting the issues that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities may face when accessing…
Read MoreDental Program Brings Care to People with Developmental Disabilities
Chesapeake, Va. Adults with developmental disabilities will receive free oral health services on Saturday, October 18 through a training program designed to teach dental providers how to care for individuals…
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