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Vision Statement-Our vision is a healthy Texas, where all individuals enjoy the benefits of good oral health as an integral part of overall health.
Mission Statement-Promoting oral health through leadership in public health practices, policy development, education, and population-based preventive services.
The Oral Health Program (OHP) at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) encourages Texas residents to improve and maintain good oral health. The OHP works with various partners across the State to identify the oral health needs of Texans and the resources to meet those needs.
As a result of Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General and the subsequent release of A National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health, the awareness of the link between oral health and overall health of individuals has been highlighted.
OHP staff are located in Austin, Lubbock, Tyler, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso. These dental public health professionals provide preventive dental services to eligible low-income, underserved, pre-school, and school-aged children who are Texas residents.
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Guideline on Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents [PDF 335KB]
Information on the new Your Texas Benefits Medicaid Card
For more information, please contact the OHP regional staff or staff in the Austin Central Office at:
Oral Health Program
Department of State Health Services
Mail Code 1938
PO Box 149347, Austin, Texas 78714-9347
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756-3199
Phone 512-776-7323 / Fax: 512-776-7256
E-mail the Oral Health Program