Going to the dentist can feel overwhelming, but planning ahead makes it easier. Use My Dental Care Passport to share information with the dental team and prepare for sensory needs accommodations.
When Stephanie Coleman’s son, Matthew, was diagnosed with autism at age 13, she found herself entering an unfamiliar world without a map. “We were always
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
As part of the Pathways to Oral Health initiative, Oral Health Kansas has released a new caregiver training video and a training guide designed for
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.
As part of the Pathways to Oral Health initiative, Oral Health Kansas has launched a new consumer video series called Confidence in Every Smile. The
For families like the Jacobs, access to Medicaid dental care is life-changing. With the help of a compassionate provider and the My Dental Care Passport, Sandra’s visits are safer, smoother—and full of dignity.
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare) now covers adult dental benefits, expanding access to essential care for individuals with disabilities. Find helpful tools like My Dental Care Passport, caregiver workshops, and dental provider directories through Oral Health Kansas and Pathways to Oral Health.
Empowering youth with disabilities to advocate for their own health is powerful. Encouraging autonomy in hygiene routines, providing educational materials in accessible formats, and celebrating
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.
