Use Your Voice to Help More Dentists Join Medicaid
October 29, 2025
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Access to dental care should not depend on where you live or how you’re insured—but in Kansas, it often does. Fewer than 1 in 4
Access to dental care should not depend on where you live or how you’re insured—but in Kansas, it often does. Fewer than 1 in 4
From Medicaid billing support to tools like the My Dental Care Passport, Pathways to Oral Health gives Kansas dentists the resources they need to deliver confident, inclusive care to patients with disabilities.
Too many Kansans with disabilities struggle to find accessible dental care. Pathways to Oral Health is changing that—with tools, support, and advocacy to open more doors. Discover how we’re making inclusive oral health a reality.
The Self-Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK) has long been a driving force for change, ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are not
Discover the benefits of becoming a KanCare dental provider. Expand access to essential care for underserved communities, enjoy financial incentives like scholarships and loan forgiveness, and receive strong administrative support. Make a lasting impact today!
Families Together has supported Kansas families of children with disabilities for over 40 years. As an advocate in education and healthcare, they now champion oral health through the My Dental Care Passport. With a statewide impact, they help families build a vision for a better, healthier future.
As a key partner in Pathways to Oral Health, InterHab is tackling barriers to dental care through advocacy, education, and tools like My Dental Care Passport, ensuring every Kansan can access inclusive, person-centered oral health services.
Creating an inclusive dental office for patients with IDD and autism is easier than you think. Simple changes like sensory-friendly spaces, staff training, and better communication can greatly improve comfort and care. Learn how small steps can make a big impact at Pathways to Oral Health.
Starting July 2025, Medicaid dental rates are increasing to help more people get the dental care they need. Through this change, lawmakers hope to encourage more dentists to join KanCare and make visits easier for patients with disabilities.
Together with Families Together and InterHab, Pathways to Oral Health is expanding access to dental care for Kansans with IDD and autism. Learn how these partnerships are driving real change—and how you can get involved.