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dentistry and the political side of the profession through the Oklahoma Dental Association (ODA). I’ve had the chance to get to know and become friends with many strong, ambitious, smart women. Tey are awe-inspiring role models for young women dentists such as myself. As more and more women enter the field of dentistry it is important that we have a voice in the profession and it’s encouraging to have such a STRONG group of women, right at home, in the ODA.


Te bottom line is that not only is dentistry great for women, women are great for dentistry!


Dr. Addie Allen-Steed graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2011. She practices in Oologah, Okla. and is an active member of the Tulsa County Dental Society and the Oklahoma Dental Association. Addie is a graduate of the ODA Leadership Academy Class I and serves as Supplies Co-Lead for the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy.


OHCA dentist selected to lead national


organization Leon Bragg, DDS, Chief Dental Officer for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority, was recently named President of the Medicaid-CHIP State Dental Association during their annual conference in Washington, D.C.


Te national organization serves to develop and promote evidence-based Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) oral health best practices and policies. Dr. Bragg has served the organization as vice-president since 2013.


In February 2004, Dr. Bragg became the OHCA’s first full-time dentist. As Chief Dental Officer, he has helped


develop program policy for dental care for SoonerCare members, established benefits standards for quality, and assisted with utilization review for the program. Dr. Bragg also serves as a liaison between the state agency and its dental providers.


Prior to his OHCA employment, Dr. Bragg served as Assistant Professor in Operative Dentistry and Dental Materials at the University Of Oklahoma College Of Dentistry. During his time there he completed a Master of Education degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated from the Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center Faculty Development program. Dr. Bragg was the first Langston graduate to attend, and the second African American to graduate from, the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry.


On Aug. 1, 2003, Dr. Bragg was named Assistant Dean for Clinics, the first African American to hold this distinction in the history of the Dental


Dr. Allen-Steed at OkMOM 2015 in Tulsa with Dr. Kristen Campbell, OkMOM Supply Co-Leads.


College. He also maintained a private practice for more than 20 years. In June 2006, Dr. Bragg was invited to Fellowship in the American College of Dentists, a non-profit professional organization comprised of dentists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and contributions to the profession and their communities. He has also served as president of the Board of Directors for Community Health Centers, Inc.


“I am pleased that my colleagues from across the country placed their trust in me to lead this organization. Nationally, the SoonerCare dental program has gained a lot of attention and serves as a reference for some states. It is also wonderful to have the support of the OHCA leadership, especially our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sylvia Lopez,” Dr. Bragg said.


More information about the SoonerCare dental program is available at www.okhca.org.


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