Oral Health Program
The Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) Oral Health Program works to make sure everyone in Oregon has a healthy mouth. The Program is based on the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors' (ASTDD) model for state oral health programs. The Oral Health Program works across OHA on these activities to increase access to dental care and improve the oral health of babies, children, teens, adults and older adults:
- Creating systems to add oral health into overall health prevention goals and activities;
- Collecting data to find oral health disparities and inequities;
- Creating oral health policy;
- Overseeing and supporting school oral health programs;
- Providing oral health education for everyone of all ages;
- Supporting healthcare providers to include oral health in their clinics for their patients; and
- Providing opportunities to increase oral health workforce.
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What's New?
Compacts of Free Association (COFA) citizens who do not get dental care from the Oregon Health Plan (OHP-Medicaid) have a new way to get free care. Visit the
OHP COFA Dental website or
OHP COFA Dental Fact Sheet for more information.
Oregon veterans may be eligible for additional dental benefits with the Oregon Health Plan. Visit the
Oregon Veteran Dental Program website or
Oregon Veteran Dental Program Fact Sheet for more information.
Orthodontic benefits - The Oregon Health Plan may cover orthodontics (braces) under very specific situations. View the
OHP Orthodontic Benefit Fact Sheet for more information.
February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and Governor Tina Kotek has highlighted the importance of children's dental health by issuing a
proclamation.
The Oregon Oral Health Program held an art contest during February 2024. Image here is by Yuna from Corvallis.
Remember, good oral hygiene includes:
- Brushing your teeth using fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes, two times a day.
- Floss between your teeth daily.
- Visit your dentist regularly.
- Use fluoride.
- Choose healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables and cheese.
- Drink water, low-fat milk and milk products (like soy milk).