Virginia Health Care Foundation

Dental Provider Resources
Practical resources for Virginia’s dental safety net

Providing dental care to uninsured and underserved Virginians takes more than clinical expertise. Dental safety net programs are constantly navigating provider recruitment and retention, rising costs, Medicaid requirements, clinic operations, patient access, and the day-to-day challenges of keeping a dental program running.

VHCF connects Virginia’s dental safety net providers with practical tools, cost-saving opportunities, training, and peer networks to help clinics strengthen their programs and expand access to care.

Save Money & Strengthen Your Dental Program
Resources to help you make the most of your clinic’s budget and build a sustainable dental program.

Patterson Dental Discount Program –Virginia dental safety net clinics can access significant discounts on dental supplies, equipment, software, and services through VHCF’s partnership with Patterson Dental.

Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation – Resources and programs supporting dental workforce recruitment, retention, and access to care in Virginia.

Safety Net Dental Clinic Manual (CareQuest Institute) – A comprehensive resource for planning, managing, and strengthening a safety net dental program.

NNOHA Operations Manual – Practical guidance for managing and improving dental safety net operations.

Medicaid & Patient Access

Virginia’s dental safety net is changing. Stay informed and find tools to help your clinic prepare for changes in coverage, reimbursement, and patient needs.

Medicaid Adult Dental Benefit Resources (DMAS) – Information and resources to help providers understand and navigate Virginia’s Medicaid adult dental benefit.

Oral Health Integration Toolkit (Virginia Health Catalyst) – Tools and strategies for integrating oral health into primary care and other health services.

Connect With Your Peers
You don’t have to solve every challenge on your own. Connect with other dental safety net providers, share what’s working, and learn from colleagues across Virginia and beyond.

Tooth Talk – VHCF’s virtual dental safety net roundtable, bringing together dental providers, community health centers, free clinics, public health partners, and policy leaders to share information, discuss emerging issues, and learn from one another.

National Network for Oral Health Access (NNOHA) – A national network providing training, resources, and peer support for safety net oral health professionals.

Virginia Partners & Professional Organizations
These organizations can provide additional expertise, training, workforce resources, advocacy, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Virginia Health Catalyst – Statewide oral health policy, education, and systems-change resources.

Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation – Grantmaking, workforce, and oral health initiatives supporting Virginia communities.

Virginia Community Healthcare Association – Resources and advocacy for Virginia’s community health centers and primary care safety net.

Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics – Resources and support for Virginia’s free and charitable clinics.

Virginia Dental Association – Professional resources, education, and advocacy for Virginia dentists.

Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association – Professional resources and connections for dental hygienists.

American Dental Association – National clinical, professional, and practice resources for dentists and dental teams.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Clinical resources and guidance related to pediatric oral health.

American Association of Public Health Dentistry – Resources and connections focused on oral health and public health.

National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center – Evidence-based resources for improving the oral health of children, pregnant people, and families.

Have a Resource to Share?
VHCF wants this page to be a useful, evolving resource for Virginia’s dental safety net. Contact:

Tessa Ashoff, Senior Program Officer
Virginia Health Care Foundation
(804) 587-0511 | tessa@vhcf.org