| AGENDA 4 Continuing Dental Education Credits (CDEs) are available.
7:30 Registration, Breakfast, Networking, Exhibits
8:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks A welcome and framing of the day’s speakers and activities. Gail T. Brown, JD, MSW Executive Director, NH Oral Health Coalition Kelly Perry, DMD, President/Chair, NH Oral Health Coalition; Dental Director Mid-State Health Center
8:30 Presentation: DentaQuest Health Equity Hero Award The DentaQuest Corporate Team will be presenting a NH recipient with national recognition as a health equity hero based on efforts directed to oral health equity. A $5000 check will be awarded. Presenters Jay Maillet, DMD, MPH, Associate Director of Dental, DentaQuest-NH Mary Ann Koslowski, Corporate Giving and Partnerships at DentaQuest Meg Wing, Vice-President of Internal Communications and Corporate Giving, DentaQuest
8:45 Presentation: “Access to Dental Care in New Hampshire: Insights from the Health Policy Institute of the American Dental Association” A speaker from the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute will present the latest research on dental access in NH. Presenter: Brittany Flynn, MA from the team of Marko Vujicic, Ph.D. HPI/ADA
9:45 Break
10:00 Panel Presentation: NH Smiles Adult Medicaid Update: The First Six Months An overview and update on the NH Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit and Rollout as presented by the program’s administrators and operators. Presentations will be followed by a Q/A. Moderator: Neil Hiltunen, DMD
Panelists: Tom Raffio, President/CEO, Northeast Delta Dental Jay Maillet, DMD, MPH, Associate Director of Dental, DentaQuest-NH Sarah Finne, DMD, MPH, State Medicaid Dental Director, Department of Health and Human Services Ed Lorch, CEO, Solvere Health
11:15 Break 11:30 Presentation: Inaugural Presentation of the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award The NH Oral Health Coalition will present the first Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award in recognition of the work and career of Dr. Skip Homicz, dentist, professional, mentor, colleague, and friend to so many. Presenters: Helen Taft, Treasurer, NH Oral Health Coalition Jim Williamson, NH Dental Society (retired)
12:00 Luncheon 12:45 Presentation: Unlocking the Doors: Ensuring Equitable Access to Oral Health and Dental Services A discussion of the status and importance of equitable access to oral health and dental services for those currently underserved throughout the state. Moderator: Paula Smith, EdD, MBA Panelists: Sarah Tollefson, Executive Director, ABLE NH Jo Porter, MPH, NH Center for Justice and Equity Joan Fitzgerald, RDH, CPHDH, Oral Healthcare at Home
1:45 Presentation: Innovations Panel: What is New on the Horizon. Learning and Doing. Recent shifts, new programs, and the evolving horizon for rural and public oral health access. Moderator: Joan Fitzgerald, RDH, CPHDH, Oral Healthcare at Home, Inc. Panelists: Christine Riedy Murphy, PhD, MPH, Harvard School of Dental Medicine John Zdanowicz, DMD, MPH, Harvard School of Dental Medicine Erica Plante, MS, UNH Institute on Health Policy and Practice Kelly Perry, DMD, President/Chair, NH Oral Health Coalition; Dental Director MidState Health Center
3:00 Break 3:15 Presentation: State of the State: Snapshot 2023 and Beyond What is the current status of oral health and dental access, infrastructure, and workforce in the state. Where does the path take us? Moderator: LeaAnne Haney, RDH Panelists: Gail T Brown, JD, MSW, Executive Director, NH Oral Health Coalition Kelly Perry, DMD, President/Chair, NH Oral Health Coalition; Dental Director Mid-State Health Center Laural Dillon, MEd, MPH, Oral Health Program Manager, NH DHHS
3:45 Closing Remarks: Embracing our Past; Envisioning our Future A brief recap of the key points of the day. Gail T Brown, JD, MSW, Executive Director, NH Oral Health Coalition 4:00 Adjourn |
