Dental Provider Resources
Providing dental care for underserved populations is rewarding — but it’s not easy. From recruiting providers and securing funding to keeping patients engaged and improving kept-appointment rates, running a successful dental program takes time, energy, and creativity.
VHCF has gathered the most helpful tools, guides, and communities all in one place — so you can spend less time searching and more time caring for your patients.
Practical Tools & Discounts
- Patterson Dental Safety Net Discounts – Deep savings on supplies, equipment, and software
- Delta Dental Foundation of Virginia – Attract and retain dental professionals
- Safety Net Dental Clinic Manual (CareQuest Institute) – A comprehensive guide for clinic operations
- Operations Manual (NNOHA) – Step-by-step guidance for dental program success
- Trauma-Informed Care in Dentistry – Learn why it matters and how to implement it in your clinic
- Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit Resources (Virginia Health Catalyst) – Tools to serve Medicaid patients efficiently
- Oral Health Integration Toolkit (Virginia Health Catalyst) – Bring oral health into overall patient care
Stay Connected & Learn from Peers
Running a clinic is easier when you’re not doing it alone. These discussion lists and communities allow you to connect with other dental safety net providers, exchange ideas, and troubleshoot challenges together:
- VHCF Tooth Talk Listserv – A space to ask questions and share best practices
- Mission of Mercy: Model that Made It – Learn how this model can expand access in your community
- National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) – Join a nationwide network of dental safety net providers for training, resources, and peer support
Organizations & Associations That Can Help
Build your network and tap into valuable expertise through these partners:
- Virginia Health Catalyst
- Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation
- Virginia Community Healthcare Association
- Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
- Virginia Dental Association
- Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Association of Public Health Dentistry
- National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
This resource hub is designed with you in mind. If you have additional suggestions or resources please contact Tessa Ashoff, Senior Program Officer, at tessa@vhcf.org.
Last Updated on October 14, 2025
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