by Ethan Chupp | Jan 30, 2026 | Policy, Uncategorized
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...
by Ethan Chupp | Jan 1, 2026 | Policy, Professional Development
Here are a few of our proudest accomplishments from the past year As the new year begins, we at NCOHC are proud of what we accomplished in 2025. At a time when the oral health system has faced setbacks from...
by Ethan Chupp | Dec 12, 2025 | Policy, Uncategorized
On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina would restore reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers. Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled legislature failed to agree on a comprehensive state budget. Instead, the state legislature...
by Ethan Chupp | Dec 1, 2025 | Professional Development, Uncategorized
Background Over the past two years, a group of dentists, dental assistants, educators, dental hygienists, and regulators have been working to address one of the field’s major challenges. The dental-care sector in the United States is struggling with a...
by Ethan Chupp | Oct 29, 2025 | Policy
Background In 2023, North Carolina took a historic step forward by expanding Medicaid. Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians gained access to care that had long been out of reach, including dental benefits. Expansion opened the door to preventive care, routine...
