Oral Health Program

The mission of the Oral Health Program is to protect and promote the oral health of the people of Wisconsin.

We accomplish our mission through:

  • Planning, implementing, and evaluating preventive oral health programs.
  • Collecting, analyzing, and reporting statewide data on the public’s oral health.
  • Training and education for health professionals and the public.
  • Providing technical assistance to program partners.
  • Developing recommendations to improve the state’s oral health outcomes.

Explore by topic

Find Dental Care

Learn how to get care or connect with lower cost dental clinics if your income is limited.

Seal-A-Smile

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Programs provide dental sealants to students while at school preventing cavities and promoting oral health as part of a student's total health.

Fluoride and Community Water Fluoridation

Locate up-to-date, accurate, and reliable information for the general public, health care professionals, and water operators.

Oral Health Resources

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Browse different oral health topics and resources for parents, caregivers, adults, and health care professionals.

Professional Resources

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Browse different oral health resources for health care professionals.

Opioids and Substance Use Disorders

Access information, resources, and trainings for oral health professionals to reduce risks of substance use disorders, and provide trauma-informed care.

Data and Reports

Review the most current and accurate data on oral disease burden, prevention and risk behaviors, access, and the oral health workforce in Wisconsin.

Dental Workforce

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Find information on dental careers, licensing regulations, trainings, and mobile dentistry requirements.

Funded Programs

The Oral Health Program funds programs to increase access to dental care throughout Wisconsin.

Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus for Dental Providers

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Learn about Medicaid/BadgerCare Plus provider enrollment, billing, and more.

Not finding what you need? Reach out to the Oral Health Program

Contact us and sign up for Oral Health Program updates.

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Last revised June 8, 2026