Bringing partners together to
improve the oral health status
of all North Carolinians
Collective Impact
NCOHC seeks to resolve consumer-level and systemic barriers to good oral health and accelerate the implementation of policies that reduce oral health disparities. Our approach, sustained in evidence-based strategies, places community at the center of our change agenda.
NCOHC’s mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians by increasing access and equity in oral health care through collaborative partnership, advocacy, and education.
Recent Posts
Diversity in Dentistry
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ December 10, 2024
The oral health workforce has long struggled with racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity. According to a recent North Carolina...
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TMJ or TMD?
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ October 31, 2024
If you’ve ever experienced pain or discomfort in your jaw, you might have heard someone casually refer to it as...
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Oral Health in WNC Post-Hurricane Helene
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ October 29, 2024
Natural disasters impact every aspect of our lives in obvious and unexpected ways—oral health is no exception. As the climate...
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Health Literacy and Communication in Oral Health Care
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ October 17, 2024
Visiting the dentist can be anxiety-inducing, leading people to avoid seeking care. The common fear of the unknown, financial concerns,...
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How to Become a Dental Assistant
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ September 12, 2024
Dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists work together as a team, making sure a dental office functions like a well-oiled...
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Oral Health Care Integration Case Study Part 2: Social Work in Dentistry
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ August 2, 2024
“It’s uncomfortable to think of a social worker in your space, and it’s uncomfortable to think about asking patients the...
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Oral Health Day 2024 Recap
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ July 30, 2024
Thank you to all who joined us for Oral Health Day 2024! We're excited to share that we had our...
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Dental Anxiety and The Role of Providers in Facilitating Approachable Care
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ June 26, 2024
“I love our pediatrician, but I pray that he doesn’t leave our area because there are so many providers leaving,”...
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Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina: April 2024 Updates
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ April 9, 2024
“Our partners in this effort helped us form one of the most unlikely bipartisan, cross-industry coalitions ever assembled in North...
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Oral Health Care Integration Case Study Part I: Social Work in Dentistry
By NC Oral Health Collaborative
/ March 4, 2024
“I don’t just want whole-person care happening in the clinic, I want to see whole-person education as well.” Research shows...
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