Pennsylvania Oral Health Summit
Pennsylvania Oral Health Summit
Thank you to everyone involved for making the 2025 PA Oral Health Summit a success!
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next two PA Oral Health Summits:
November 3rd & 4th, 2027
November 7th & 8th, 2029
2025 Presentation Videos
Dr. Chelsea Fosse - Keep Going: Essential Advocacy in a Shifting Oral Health Landscape
State Representative Jamie Barton and State Senator Dave Argall - Brightening Smiles for Rural Pennsylvania
Dean Marnie Oakley - Pitt Dental Medicine Regional Training Centers: A Creative and Sustainable Solution to Improve Oral Health and Workforce Shortages in Rural Pennsylvania
Dr. Michael Verber - From Need to Action: Central Penn's Community-Driven Approach to Dental Workforce Development
Dean Mark Wolff - Dean School Applications and Post-Graduation Decisions
Caitlin Wilkinson - Bridging the Gap: Current Landscapes and Emerging Solutions for Pennsylvania's Safety Net Dental Workforce
Paulette Dietz - Strengthening Pennsylvania's Dental Assisting Workforce
Amanda Kundrod - Applicant Trends and Workforce Realities: A Data-Driven Look at the Dental Hygiene Pipeline
Aakriti Dave - The Role of Dental Practitioners in Recognizing Abuse and Supporting Patients Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Donna Murray - A State Dental Board Perspective from Awareness to Action
Tammy Rosing - Restoring Adult Dental Benefit to Medicaid
Eric Kiehl - Oral Health Advocacy, a Health Center Approach
Vanessa Rastovic - Disability Health Care RIghts and Oral Health
Kelly Dupler - Greetings from the Pennsylvania Department of Health
Dr. Sean Shamloo - Greetings from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Nicole Payonk - Policy in Focus: 2025 Legislative Update on Oral Health in Pennsylvania
Dr. Larry Paul - N.I.C.E. Program: Non-Invasive Caries Elimination
Elizabeth Schaffer - Oral Health Matters: Empowering Communities through CHWs
Dr. Corinna Culler - School Dental Services & Medicaid Billing in PA
Jenny Salisbury - Bridging Gaps in Care: HealthLink Dental Clinic's Model for Community Impact
Alice Valenta - Thinking Outside the Clinical Box
Presenter Slides
2025 Highlight Video
Pop-Up Clinics and Events
Free dental care is available at pop-up clinics and dental events throughout Pennsylvania. Services and eligibility requirements vary by event. Care is often provided on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early.
What to Expect
- Care is often first come, first served
- Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance
- Services are free
- Available services vary by event
- Check the event website for current information before attending
Mission of Mercy Pennsylvania
Who it’s for: People unable to afford dental care.
What it offers: Free dental services for eligible individuals. Care is provided on a first come, first served basis, and lines may form hours in advance.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking dental care. There are no income or eligibility requirements.
What it offers: Free dental care provided on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking free dental care.
What it offers: Free dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and X-rays. Care is first come, first served, and lines may form hours in advance.
