The National Academy for State Health Policy is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, April 7 at 3 p.m. ET that will highlight innovative partnerships, programs, and approaches to collaborating with community health workers.
Community health workers (CHW) play an important role in bridging barriers to critical oral health services. To support CHWs with educating communities on oral hygiene and connecting to dental services, many state and community-based organizations have dedicated curricula to train CHWs on oral health topics. States have also made progress integrating CHWs in oral health initiatives and advancing funding strategies to reimburse for CHW work related to oral health services through Medicaid. This webinar will highlight innovative partnerships, programs, and approaches to collaborate with CHWs to improve community oral health and discuss how states can support these efforts through funding opportunities, community-based partnerships, and training development. Participants will also engage with state officials and leading subject matter experts in a Q&A panel.