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OPEN Past Events

Missed an Oral Health Progress & Equity Network meeting? No problem! Stay up-to-date and access all recorded OPEN meetings and slides here.

OPEN MEETINGS

Take 60: Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits are Not Optional
September 30, 2025

Panelists discuss the growth of Medicaid adult dental benefits, current threats to coverage, and how a unique collaboration in Utah has led to comprehensive dental benefits for all adults enrolled in Medicaid.

Title slide for Take 60: Medicaid Adult Dental Benefits

 

OPEN House — Quarterly Network Orientation
September 18, 2025

In this quarterly meeting, we welcomed new members, gave an overview of the network, heard updates from each committee, and had small group discussions by interest area.

Title slide for OPEN House on September 18, 2025

 

Take 30: Framed Messaging 101
July 8, 2025

Communications experts from FrameWorks Institute introduce key framing concepts and highlight a new opportunity for OPEN members to receive messaging support.

Opening slide from Take 30: Framed Messaging 101

 

Take 30: Medicaid Cuts and the Impact on Oral Health
June 25, 2025

Panelists discuss how proposed Medicaid cuts could affect oral health coverage and care from both national and state-level perspectives.

Opening slide from Take 30: Medicaid Cuts and the Impact on Oral Health

 

OPEN House – Quarterly Network Orientation
June 5, 2025

Attendees shared knowledge and resources on key topics including storytelling, bipartisan messaging, and coalition sustainability.

OPEN House – Quarterly Network Orientation

 

Take 30: Get Ready for Our Virtual Day of Action
May 7, 2025

This Take 30 prep session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively engage with your legislators in a virtual setting. 

Image of title slide for the OPEN Take 30 Get Ready for Our Virtual Day of Action

 

Take 30: Community Water Fluoridation: Facts & Myths 
April 17, 2025

Experts provide clarity on myths and misinformation to help policymakers understand the health benefits and risks to make informed decisions.

take 30

 

Take 20: How to Champion Minimally Invasive Care
March 6, 2025

A discussion about how MIC can improve health outcomes for underserved populations and a new resource to support oral health advocacy efforts.

Thumbnail image from slide presentation for Take 20: How OPEN Members Can Champion Minimally Invasive Care

 

Take 60: OPEN 2025 Kickoff
February 12, 2025

Oral health leaders and advocates share accomplishments from 2024 and preview exciting plans for the upcoming year. 

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