Leading Change For Oral Health in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health recently sent a new resource to stakeholders, "Let's Talk About Water Fluoridation..." This resource is intended to help users navigate difficult conversations about recent fluoridation headlines. It is important for all of us to emphasize the evidence-based science and effectiveness of water fluoridation in preventing cavities and improving oral health.
Who We Are
Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health is a diverse group of leaders from across the state from schools of public health, philanthropic organizations, businesses, dental organizations, health insurance firms, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and other champions.
Our Vision
Essential to overall health and wellness, optimal oral health benefits ALL Pennsylvanians. By bringing together oral health advocates and professionals to share the best and most innovative approaches, PCOH serves as the dynamic leading voice to improve oral health across the commonwealth.
Our Mission
To improve oral health for all Pennsylvanians by uniting stakeholders to advance advocacy, policy, education, and innovative approaches.
Recent Facebook Posts
Trauma-Informed Care: Creating a Psychologically Safe Environment in the Dental Setting
January 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Join the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health on January 23rd at 7 pm ET for “How to Provide Trauma-Informed Care.” This webinar will explore the core principles of a trauma-informed approach to oral health care. They will share strategies to…
Check out our January stakeholder spotlight on Dr
January 17, 2025 at 6:33 pm
Check out our January stakeholder spotlight on Dr. Peng Cheng of Perfect Smile Dental! https://mailchi.mp/paoralhealth/pcoh-stakeholder-spotlight-january-2025…
Family First Health opens new dental center in York County
January 16, 2025 at 9:47 pm
Congrats to Family First Health and WellSpan Health on their expansion in York County. Keep doing great work! YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Family First Health recently announced they have expanded their comprehensive care by opening a new dental center…
Thank you to our generous supporters
Meet Our Stakeholders
November 2024
Sarah Welch
Public Health Program Administrator
Pennsylvania Department of Health, Oral Health Program
October 2024
Dr. Zindell Richardson
Government Dental Officer/Director
United Concordia Dental
September 2024
Jess Rhodes
Director of Clinical Programs - Medicaid
UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You
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