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About Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH)

PCOH 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.

Leadership

The PA Coalition for Oral Health Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers and representatives from the oral health professions, colleges and universities, funding organizations, managed care organizations, professional associations, and state government agencies. The multi-disciplinary perspective of the PCOH Board opens the doors to innovation and collaborative partnerships.

Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP

Board Chair

Matthew D. Stauffer, JD

Board Vice Chair

Michael Mermigas, DDS

Board Treasurer

Joseph Mountain, DMD

Board Secretary

Lisa Davis, MHA

Board Member

Stephanie A. Gill, MD, MPH

Board Member

Micah J. Gursky

Board Member

Julie C. Lentes, EdD MPA

Board Member

Katherine Mulligan, MHA

Board Member

Jessica Rhodes, MS

Board Member

Staff

Helen Hawkey

Executive Director

Amy Tice, MPA

Operations & Communications Coordinator

Nicole Payonk

Policy & Advocacy Coordinator

Lia Benyishay, MPH

Program & Evaluation Coordinator

Alison Feise

Data & Evaluation Associate

Supporters

PCOH has established many relationships across Pennsylvania since our start in 2011. It is through the volunteerism of our stakeholders and the financial support of our funders that we continue to progress oral health agendas in our state.
Thank you to our funders:
Geisinger Health Plan Logo

Financial Documents

2024-2025 PCOH PA Oral Health Plan Mini-Grant Program Guidelines
Financial Documents
2023 Impact Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2022 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
PCOH Mini-Grant Summary Report 2022-2023
Financial Documents
2022 Impact Report
Annual Reports
PCOH Strategic Plan 2023-2025
Financial Documents
PCOH Mini-Grant Summary Report 2021-2022
Financial Documents
2021 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2021 Annual Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2020 Annual Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
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PCOH is a proud member of the following organizations:

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