For over a decade, Mel Martin has served as the Director of Development and Training at the Community Care Network of Kansas (Community Care), where
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.
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
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.
Fewer than one-third of Kansas dentists serve KanCare patients, leaving many without care. Grow your practice and make a difference by enrolling as a KanCare dental provider. Visit Pathways to Oral Health for enrollment help, checklists, and support every step of the way.
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.
Pathways to Oral Health is a new statewide initiative improving dental care access for Kansans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Featuring the free My Dental Care Passport tool and dedicated support for dental providers, this program reduces barriers and promotes inclusive, patient-centered care.
Think KanCare is too complicated or unprofitable to accept? Think again. Pathways to Oral Health offers tools, training, and one-on-one support to help Kansas dentists confidently serve Medicaid patients—and make a real impact.
