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    • About
      • About Us
      • MOHC Board of Directors
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    • What We Do
      • Continuing Education
      • Policy Advocacy
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      • Coordinated Action
      • Data Dashboard
      • State Oral Health Plan
    • Fluoridation Information
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  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • MOHC Board of Directors
    • Partners
    • Newsletters
  • What We Do
    • Continuing Education
    • Policy Advocacy
    • Protect Dental
    • Coordinated Action
    • Data Dashboard
    • State Oral Health Plan
  • Fluoridation Information
  • Join
    • Become a Partner/ Member
  • Contact Us

Improving Oral Health in Michigan

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Improving Oral Health in Michigan

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Who We Are

About Us

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC), established in 2003, serves as Michigan's state oral health coalition with a clear purpose: 

to improve oral health for all Michiganders. MOHC focuses on prevention, health promotion, oral health data, access to care, 

and the vital connection between oral health and overall health.


Over the years, MOHC has collaborated with grassroots organizations, state agencies, and advocacy partners to define and advance Michigan's oral health agenda. Our work centers on building a robust, interconnected network of national, state, and local advocates committed to promoting oral health through advocacy, education, and awareness.


Together, we are shaping policies, empowering communities, and driving initiatives that make oral health equity a reality for everyone in Michigan.

Our Mission

To advocate for policies and resources that connect Michiganders to optimal oral health.

Policy Advocacy

The Michigan Oral Health Coalition (MOHC) takes public policy positions on policy matters, including legislative items and regulations promulgated at the local, state or federal level. All public policy positions must be consistent with and in furtherance of MOHC’s mission and vision.

Find out more about our advocacy

Regulatory Updates

Record Keeping Reminder

Record Keeping Reminder

Record Keeping Reminder

All Medicaid-reimbursed services are subject to review to ensure compliance with accepted medical practices and Medicaid coverage and limitations. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) conducts post-payment reviews to verify the appropriateness of services, providers, settings, and billing practices. Records must be retained for at least seven years from the date of service, regardless of ownership changes or termination of Medicaid participation.

For more information, please visit the MDHHS website for additional resources and guidance.

KOHA Update

Record Keeping Reminder

Record Keeping Reminder

Funding for KOHA, along with other school-based health programs like Hearing and Vision Screening, is on the chopping block in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025–2026 

School Aid Budget.

The House Republican proposal removes KOHA’s dedicated line item and instead folds that money into general per-pupil funding. While it may appear to streamline resources, this move threatens the viability of KOHA in Michigan schools.

  • Since October 2024, KOHA has screened more than 18,000 children
  • 1 in 4 were referred for urgent dental care

Without a dedicated budget line, schools may no longer be able to offer these vital screenings.

MOHC is urging its members and supporters to reach out to their elected officials to:

  • Share the value of KOHA—highlight how the program identifies children in need of urgent dental care
  • Urge lawmakers to restore dedicated funding—separate from per-pupil allocations

Governor Update

Record Keeping Reminder

Governor Update

Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist marked the 60th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare by highlighting the programs’ essential role in supporting over one in four Michiganders—including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. They credited the programs with reducing poverty, supporting rural hospitals, and lowering costs for working families. They also voiced strong opposition to recent federal legislation that would cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid—putting coverage for millions at risk. With 2.6 million Michigan residents depending on these programs, Whitmer and Gilchrist reaffirmed their commitment to protecting access to affordable care.

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