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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.

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NCOHC’s mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians by ensuring everyone can access quality oral health care through collaborative partnerships, advocacy, and education.

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The Strain on North Carolina’s Dental Workforce  

In 2024, North Carolina expanded Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands more residents, a major step toward improving access to care. But for patients in need of dental services, having insurance doesn’t necessarily mean being able to find a...

The Old North State Dental Society aims to expand the pool of new dentists 

North Carolina is facing a critical and widespread oral health workforce shortage. 93 of our 100 counties are designated as Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DHPSAs). This shortage is driving a rise in preventable emergency room...
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Finding a Place to Treat: The Challenge of Anesthesia Access in Pediatric Dentistry 

For some patients, most dental procedures can only be performed safely under anesthesia.  This is especially true for children. Pre-cooperative toddlers, children with extensive early childhood caries, and patients with anxiety or complicated treatment...