That’s what the February 24th dental access Day At The Statehouse looked like.

Here it is by the numbers:

• 69 registered – weather, family emergencies or accessibility issues prohibited 17 from attending;
• 52 attendees;
• 55 legislator appointments;
• 23 Senate meetings;
• 32 House meetings.

What did participants say?

• I loved being with a group of people passionate about the same issue from a variety of reasons
• I enjoyed the networking and teamwork
• I truly enjoyed talking with the Aids and the green scarves!
• I valued talking with fellow participants.
• I valued that the day was so organized!

There are 10 more Senators and 67 more House members who need to hear from us. You can still help. Contact David Maywhooor at dmaywhoor@uhcanohio.org or 614-456-0060 ext. 225 to talk about how to take the next important steps.

Here is a way to gain more knowledge about the dental therapist:

Employing Dental Therapists: Access and Financial Impact

Monday, March 7 

1-2pm Eastern

Please Register Today!

Community Catalyst will host a webinar “Employing Dental Therapists: Access and Financial Impact” featuring John T. Powers D.D.S., Main Street Dental Care in Montevideo, MN and Sarah Wovcha, JD, MPH from Children’s Dental Services in Minneapolis, MN who will discuss their experiences of employing dental therapists and the impact on their practices.

Dr. Powers hired the first dental therapist in private practice and currently employees three dental therapists. Children’s Dental Services in Minneapolis, MN is the largest provider of school and Head Start-based dental care. Children’s Dental Services has consistently been on the forefront of dental innovations including being the first practice in Minnesota to apply sealants to children receiving Medical Assistance, the first on-site dental provider in Head Start settings in the nation, and the first employer of dental therapists in the lower 48 United States.

Please register and forward this information to your colleagues and encourage all interested partners to attend. Contact djordan@communitycatalyst.org with any questions.