In the News

AMCHP's Innovation Database and Replication Awards 

Explore the oral health entries in the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs' (AMCHP's) MCH Innovations Database for ideas that you might be able to apply in your work. Each year, AMCHP awards up to four organizations to replicate an emerging, promising, or best practice from the database. If you are interested in building partnerships with other MCH organizations while enhancing your organizational capacity, consider participating in AMCHP’s replication projects for the 2024-2025 project year. AMCHP offers peer coaching from a representative of the practice as well as tailored assistance from AMCHP to help you adapt the practice to your unique context and situation. Visit the Innovation Hub: Replication Projects webpage and review the readiness checklist to learn more. 
 

Registration Open for the 2024 NOHC

The 2024 National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) will be in St. Louis, Missouri, April 15-17, 2024, with weekend workshops on April 13 and 14, 2024. Registration is now open. Early bird registration ends January 31, 2024; special rates are available to members of the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry, each of which offers associate memberships. It's a great time to get ready to connect with others at NOHC. OHRC staff will be in the exhibit hall. We look forward to meeting you there!
 

Teledentistry Toolkit Released

The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has released Teledentistry Regulation and Policy Guidance: A Toolkit to Promote Access and Quality Care Through Teledentistry. This document identifies primary considerations for regulators and policymakers regarding teledentistry and includes key recommendations. Model teledentistry rules within the toolkit can form a basis for discussions on how to improve the regulatory climate for teledentistry moving forward.

Plan to Celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month: Order Materials Now

The American Dental Association’s Center for Public and Population Health and Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention urges you to act now! Spread the word and create a plan to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month. Order free bilingual posters and free bilingual postcards. Download additional bilingual materials including a flyer and activity sheets. Please contact [email protected]  with questions.

Find Head Start Information in Spanish

Every page on the Office of Head Start's Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) is available in Spanish. Use the button at the upper-righthand corner to toggle between English and Spanish. 
For example, Cook's Corner: Recipes for Health Snacks can be browsed online or downloaded as a PDF in either language. The recipes support children’s healthy growth and development with ingredients that are fresh, low in fat, and high in fiber. None of the recipes include added sugar. The cookbook includes seasonal recipes, too. Enjoy!

Explore OHRC's Website

OHRC's Oral Health Learning Café is an informal, supportive space for professionals to engage with others about integrating oral health and primary care. Did you know that you can subscribe to our e-mail list and join the monthly webinars live or watch the recording? Visit our website to view webinar programs and subscribe to the discussion list to receive announcements about upcoming webinars and the monthly Integration Alert.