Leading Change For Oral Health in Pennsylvania

PA Coalition for Oral Health remains dedicated to advancing policy changes that strengthen oral health infrastructure in Pennsylvania. To guide our advocacy efforts, we are sharing the PCOH 2026 Policy Agenda. Shaped by PCOH strategic goals, this is our roadmap to promote better oral health outcomes across Pennsylvania.

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Take a look at the summary report from the 2025-2026 Oral Health Plan Funding Awards. A new funding cycle is expected to be announced in fall 2026.Click here to view the report.

PCOH has launched registration for the next series of our Dental Assistant Radiology Training (DART) starting September 22, 2026. Save your spot today!Click here to register.

PCOH is celebrating our 10-year anniversary! Check out our new resource which compares
2016 PCOH to 2026 PCOH!Click here to view.

We are pleased to share the summary results from the 2026 PHDHP survey.
Take a look at the link!Click here to view.

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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.

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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.

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To improve oral health for all Pennsylvanians by uniting stakeholders to advance advocacy, policy, education, and innovative approaches.

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Your Mouth Could Hold the Secrets to a Longer and Healthier Life

August 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Check out the link to learn more about how scientists are linking oral bacteria to heart disease and cognitive decline. As scientists link oral bacteria to heart disease and cognitive decline, a push is under way to treat the mouth…

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August 7, 2026 at 10:40 am

Yesterday, Helen was able to co-present a rural health plan town hall event alongside former board chair, Lisa Davis, at the 2026 Cambria and Somerset Community Health and Human Services Summit in Johnstown. The University of Pittsburgh dental school also…

CareQuest Institute Live Webinars: Join Leading Experts and Researchers

August 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm

Join CareQuest Institute for Oral Health on August 13th for a webinar that will equip providers with strategies to support patients with mental health conditions, autism, and other behavioral or sensory needs. Experts will discuss communication techniques, methods for identifying…

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C. Eve J. Kimball, MD

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All About Children Pediatric Partners, PC

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Aakriti Dave

Dental Student

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

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Dr. Jun Yang

Chronic Disease Epidemiologist

Pennsylvania Department of Health

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Your Mouth Could Hold the Secrets to a Longer and Healthier Life

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CareQuest Institute Live Webinars: Join Leading Experts and Researchers

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