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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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What's New?
TO READ THE LATEST NEWSLETTER, CLICK HERE
 NNOHA will be closed on Friday, February 17.
2/3/12: NNOHA is closed today due to severe weather in Denver. Stay safe and warm!
2/3/12: NNOHA has hired a new Executive Director, Annette Zacharias! Click here to learn more about Annette.
2/1/12: Have you renewed your NNOHA membership for 2012? Start taking advantage of member benefits today!
Click here to renew now or become a member.
1/31/12: February is National Children's Dental Health Month! Visit the ADA website to download materials and get ideas for fun activities to raise awareness!
1/31/12: NNOHA Dental Consultant Dr. Irene Hilton is listed as a contributor to the new W.K. Kellog Foundation/DentaQuest Institute Report, "Oral Health Quality Improvement in the Era of Accountability." This report outlines an approach to expand the oral health quality improvement effort through data collection, accountability and new ways of delivering oral health care.
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.
11/28/11: 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!
11/10/11: 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!
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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