Welcome to NNOHA

The National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) is a nationwide network of dental providers who care for patients in safety-net systems. These providers understand that oral disease can affect a person's speech, appearance, health, and quality of life and that inadequate access to oral health services is a significant problem for low-income individuals. The members of NNOHA are committed to improving the overall health of the country's underserved individuals through increased access to oral health services. The NNOHA Web site is a collection of information, contacts, and resources for current and prospective members.

NNOHA is part of a Cooperative Agreement with the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). To read more about this partnership, visit http://www.nnoha.org/hrsa_coop.html

The mission of the National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) is to improve the oral health of underserved populations and contribute to overall health through leadership, advocacy, and support to oral health providers in safety-net systems.

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 NNOHA will be closed on Friday, February 17.
 
1/11/12: Bureau of Primary Health Care's Office of Quality and Data (OQD) announces an opening for a full-time Dental Officer. The application is open until January 25, 2012. Click on the links for the application information: For Government Applicants/Status Candidates and For U.S. Citizens
 
1/11/12: HRSA announces "Grants to States to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities." While Health Centers and other safety-net clinics are not eligible to apply, NNOHA encourages its members to approach state government agencies to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.  The closing date for applications is April 4, 2012
 
12/27/11: Happy Birthday NNOHA!  Today we celebrate 20 years of increasing oral health access for all!  Thank you to the founders, members, and supporters who have contributed throughout the years.  Click here to read our Birthday Card!
 
12/1/11: Congatulations again to the 10 Henry Schein Cares Product Donation Organizations.  Click here to learn more.  Check back in 2012 for future opportunities.
 
11/29/11: NNOHA is delighted to announce that we have accepted an invitation to become a member of the Dental Quality Alliance (DQA).  Please see the official invitation letter and NNOHA's acceptance letter for more details.  
 
11/28/11: Thank you for attending the 2011 NPOHC!  2011 NPOHC Presentations are now available online.  You have until December 10 to complete your CE evaluations.  See you in San Diego next year!
 
11/21/11: Fall 2011 issue of NNOHA News is out! Click here to read the articles on NNOHA's new President, policy updates, TA survey, and more! 

11/21/11: New Resources available:
 NNOHA is please to release two new resources - "Workforce & Staffing" chapter of the Operations Manual for Health Center Oral Health Programs and White Paper on "Health Centers and Hospital-Based Dentistry." 
 
11/17/11: NNOHA Board of Directors approved policy statements on school-based sealant programs and workforce in October 2011.  
 
11/10/11: NNOHA joined other partner organizations and signed on to the letters urging support for the Alternative Dental Health Care Providers Demonstration Grants in FY2012 Appropriations.  The letters were sent to members of the House and Senate.  
 
11/8/11: Action Alert: Contact Your Representatives before Thanksgiving!  Click here to read a copy of NNOHA’s resolution detailing the importance of safety-net oral health programs and how you can help!
 
11/1/11: In partnership with ADA, NNOHA signed on to the coalition letter thanking the Department of Health and Human Services for including oral health among the small set of leading health indicators for Healthy People 2020.

10/31/11: 
NNOHA Board of Directors elected new officers for 2011-2013. Congratulations! A special thank you to Dr. John McFarland for his 20 years of decidation to NNOHA.
President: Dr. Wayne Cottam
President-Elect: Dr. Huong Le
Secretary: Dr. Dan Brody
Treasurer: Dr. Rene Rosas 
 
10/13/11: NNOHA developed various new resources in August and September!  Click here to see the announcement, which includes links to the "Risk Management" Chapter of the Operations Manual, Compensation Analysis Tool, and more!
 
10/12/11:  HRSA awards $2.3 million to integrate oral health care into school-based health centers.  Click here to learn more.
 
10/6/11:  On September 27, NNOHA signed on to a letter to Kathleen Sebelius regarding essential pediatric dental benefits mandated by ACA.
 
9/13/11:  HHS announces Affordable Care Act funding opportunity to create jobs by building, renovating and repairing community health centers. Click here for more information.

9/12/11: 
NNOHA has received the 2011-2014 HRSA Training and Technical Assistance Cooperative Agreement Award.  Click here to read more.
 
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