Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition
About the Coalition
The Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition (WOHC) is a dedicated group of more than 200 individuals, organizations and agencies addressing oral health access issues and working to improve oral health for all residents statewide. We work to create meaningful change to improve oral health and access to care through diverse public and private partnerships. Funding for our statewide and local oral health coalition work is funded in part by the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership.
Community Water Fluoridation
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that works to improve oral health in two important ways. Small amounts of fluoride in drinking water are absorbed by growing teeth, building the foundation for a healthy smile for life.
Community water fluoridation improves oral health for all Wisconsin residents, regardless of demographics or access to dental care.
Patients with Special Health Care Needs
Why is it important to adapt your practice to care for patients who have special health care needs? 1 in 4 American’s have some kind of a disability. This includes people who have a physical, medical, developmental or cognitive condition which limit their ability to receive routine dental care.
With this population of patients growing, the need for dental professionals to adapt their practices to care for patients who have special health care needs is profound and urgent.
Healthy Smiles for Mom and Baby
Healthy Smiles for Mom and Baby (HSMB) was a statewide program designed to integrate oral health into prenatal and pediatric health care systems. The program aimed to ensure all pregnant women and young children in Wisconsin had access to oral health information and services.
Providing pregnant women with oral health care and counseling about preventing and treating oral disease is critical for mothers and young children. While HSMB program funding concluded in 2020 and we are no longer actively working on this project, we have maintained the educational resources and materials developed through this initiative for your continued use and reference at your convenience.
Oral Health Key Resources
The Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition offers a number of resources for partners and members to utilize and distribute. Please use the links below to explore these resources.
Coalition Building Toolkit
Learn how to build, manage and maintain an effective advocacy coalition.
Member Agencies and Organizations
View Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition member agencies and organizations.
Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit
This toolkit provides advice and information for effectively engaging with elected officials.
Workforce Diversity Action Plan
This report outlines strategies for improving diversity in Wisconsin’s oral health workforce.
Age 1 Dental Visit Flyer
This infographic explains why it's important for children to have a dental visit by age 1.
Oral Health Infographic
Oral health impacts overall health. This simple infographic explains the connection.
Oral Health Roadmap
Use this guide to promote the vision of access to quality oral health care across the lifespan.
Local Coalitions
View a map of Wisconsin Midwest Collaborative Initiative (MCI) local oral health coalition grantees.
Check-up on Oral Health: A Call to Action
Learn about the current state of oral health and how the WOHC is working to ensure residents have access to quality oral health care.
Dental Hygiene Practice Settings Best Practices
Use this form to share your example of a best practice in an alternative dental hygiene practice setting.
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Web Resources
- I Like My Teeth
Find oral health information from the Campaign for Dental Health. - Mouth Healthy
View the American Dental Association’s patient guide to dental health.
Contact Staff
Megan Lockwood, MPH
Program Leader
Oral Health
(414) 266-7319
mlockwood@childrenswi.org
Kasia Wiech, MS
Program Coordinator
Oral Health
(414) 266-7627
kwiech@childrenswi.org
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Members of the WOHC have agreed to abide by the WOHC Conflict of Interest Policy. The Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition is funded in part by the Milwaukee Health Care Partnership and the DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement.
