Welcome !
The Minnesota Oral Health Coalition welcomes you. If you have a personal or professional interest in oral health in Minnesota, we invite you to become a coalition member today
Our Mission
To support Minnesota's oral health community through partnerships, resources and outreach.
Our Vision
Optimal oral health for all Minnesotans.
The Minnesota Oral Health Coalition is made possibly by a
grant from the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation
Dental Assisting Recruitment
The Minnesota Oral Health Coalition, Minnesota Dental Association and the Early Childhood Dental Network have come together to develop materials and a program to increase the number of dental assistants. The materials and more information may be found on our Dental Assistant page
INFOMAR on our Dental Assistant Recruitment Program
April 15, 2021 at noon
Registration is Free but necessary: Register today
Unfortunately, there is a terrible shortage of dental assistants. Learn about a project aimed to increase the number of DA in Minnesota
The shortage of dental assistants has not gone unnoticed. For months, in meetings around the state, groups have discussed how the lack of dental assistants adversely affects access and hinders patient care. As a result, several oral health organizations have joined together to create the Minnesota Dental Assistant Recruitment Project.
The objectives of this Infomar are to:
* Describe what a dental assistant is and the role they play in dental care
* Explore the reasons behind the shortage of dental assistants
* The history and development of the project
* Review the materials and their use
* Learn how to conduct a Dental Assistant Recruitment Project Power Point presentation.
The Minnesota Dental Assistant Recruitment Program is a cooperative initiative of the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition, Early Childhood Dental Network, Central Lakes Community College, Minnesota State Community and Technical College-Moorhead and the Minnesota Dental Association.
MOHC INFOMARS
The MOHC is offering additional Infomars (our webinars) on a wide range of subjects, as well as provide social engagement,
all with the help of Zoom - scroll down for connection information. All presentations are recorded and available anytime. Click this LINK to access them.
Minnesota Oral Health Coalition STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal 1: Encourage and Leverage partnerships to build a strong foundation for oral health promotion and access in Minnesota
Strategies
- Continually seek out partnerships that add value to the mission and vision of the MOHC
- Understand, acknowledge and respect the mission and values of our partners
- Design and uphold a culture of collaborative entrepreneurship
- Maintain open communication that preserves and protects trust among partners
- Celebrate and extol the relationships between the MOHC and its partners
Objective 1: Serve as the “hub” in a wheel and spoke model
Objective 2: Educate and share information on oral health public policy with partners and other stakeholders
Goal 2: Develop programs, products and systems to enhance and support Minnesota’s oral health community
Strategies
- Collaborate with membership to identify solutions for the common good of the majority of Minnesota’s oral health community
- Programs, products and systems are created with input from diverse and experienced members
- Members’ needs are understood, and outcomes are trusted and valued by the oral health community
- Activities of the MOHC are evaluated to determine their value to the oral health community
Objective 1: Create a statewide public information campaign to raise awareness about oral health
Objective 2: Create a Catalog of Oral Health Programs & Initiatives in Minnesota
Objective 3: Identify, Make Available and Disseminate Evidence-based Oral Health Educational Materials
Objective 4: Create a media toolkit for oral health
Goal 3: Engage Minnesota Oral Health Coalition membership
Strategies
- Increase member and staff innovation and experimentation in the creation of new opportunities for engagement
- Increase membership engagement by identifying and eliminating barriers to participation and through technological innovation
- Create opportunities for professional growth by offering training opportunities to meet the changing needs of members
- Continue to enhance a web presence that engages members and the public
- Design an environment that values and supports collaboration
Objective 1: Increase attendance at Annual Conference & Regional Meetings
Objective 2: Create an Oral Health Leadership Program with the goal of developing state-wide leaders
Objective 3: Offer media training for oral health partners statewide
Goal 4: Organizational Excellence; MOHC operates effectively, efficiently, creatively and in a socially responsible means to accomplish its mission
Strategies
- Develop and sustain the resources to ensure the vitality of the coalition, its programs and services
- Enhance the coalition’s organizational structure to meet the changing needs of members
- Assess and continually improve products and services to better serve current members and to attract new members
Objective 1: Board of Directors and staff are fulfilling their responsibilities to the board and membership
Objective 2: Organization is fiscally prudent and abides by fiduciary responsibilities as stated in Minnesota Statute Chapter 317A
Get Involved: Join a Committee!
Outreach Committee meets via conference call the 4th Thursday of each month at noon. Email Us to be placed on the contact list for updates and meeting materials. For more information on committee see our Outreach Committee page
Policy & Learning Committee meets via conference call the 3rd Tuesday of each month at noon. Email Us to be placed on the contact list for updates and meeting materials. For more information on committee see our Policy & Learning Committee page
Become a Coalition Member Today!
Check out our Resource page for new and updated materials, including our conference presentations.
Visit our YouTube Channel for all conference and Bounce Back Project videos!
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