# The Oral Care Congress

- Dates: September 2026
- Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Jefferson City, United States
- Organiser: Missouri Coalition for Oral Health
- Industry: Health Tech

## About

The Missouri Oral Health Policy Conference is a statewide event for oral health professionals and advocates to discuss and shape oral health policy in Missouri. It includes sessions on topics such as community water fluoridation, access to care for special populations, and medical-dental integration. The conference is intended for oral health professionals and advocates.

## Who attends

The only statewide conference bringing oral health professionals and advocates together to shape Missouri's oral health future.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.oralhealthmissouri.org/2026-conference-information)
- [Agenda](https://www.oralhealthmissouri.org/public-policy.php)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- Vanessa Draper, committee chair
- Gary Harbison
- Treva Warrick
- Dr. Mahdokht Farahani
- Tamela Jones
- Dr. Mack Taylor
- Dr. Richard Campos
- Patricia Pou
- Dr. Arrash Ahmadnia
- Michelle Womack
- Abimbola Oladayo
- Jessica Emmerich
- Melissa Kleffner-Wansing
- Ashley Herrman
- Sarah Dirksen

## Sponsors and partners

- Molina Healthcare
- Aetna
- Delta Dental of Missouri
- Missouri Foundation for Health
- Health Forward Foundation
- DHSS Office of Dental Health
- Elevate Oral Care
- Missouri Primary Care Association
- Missouri Dental Association
- Kansas City University
- Missouri Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Missouri Dental Hygienists' Association
- Children's Smile Center
- A.T.S.U - Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
- University of Missouri - Kansas City
- CareQuest
- Special Olympics Missouri
- Humana Healthy Horizons

## Where to stay

- **DoubleTree by Hilton Jefferson City**: 420 m from the venue, 422 Monroe Street, Jefferson City
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jefdtdt-doubletree-jefferson-city/)
- **Baymont Inn & Suites**: 530 m from the venue, 319 West Miller Street, Jefferson City
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/jefferson-city-missouri/baymont-inn-and-suites-jefferson-city/overview)
- **Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center Jefferson City**: 540 m from the venue, 415 West McCarty Street, Jefferson City
- **Courtyard Jefferson City**: 900 m from the venue, 610 Bolivar Street, Jefferson City
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/coucj)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/the-oral-care-congress/