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.

Patient’s 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.

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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.

Join the Wisconsin Oral Health Coalition membership application

Age 1 Dental Visit Flyer

Age 1 Dental Visit Flyer

This infographic explains why it's important for children to have a dental visit by age 1.

Check-up on Oral Health: A Call to Action

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.

Coalition Building Toolkit

Coalition Building Toolkit

Learn how to build, manage and maintain an effective advocacy coalition.

Dental Hygiene Practice Settings Best Practices

Dental Hygiene Practice Settings Best Practices

Use this form to share your example of a best practice in an alternative dental hygiene practice setting.

Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit

Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit

This toolkit provides advice and information for effectively engaging with elected officials.

Local Coalitions

Local Coalitions

View a map of Wisconsin Midwest Collaborative Initiative (MCI) local oral health coalition grantees.

MKE County Dental Access Directory

MKE County Dental Access Directory

Find dental clinic access information including the location, hours, payment practices, languages spoken and types of dental services provided.

Oral Health Infographic

Oral Health Infographic

Oral health impacts overall health. This simple infographic explains the connection.

Wisconsin Oral Health Conference 2020 Program

Presentations

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.

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