Blog Posts
Problem Solving: improving the Dental Assistant profession with national standards
Over the past two years, a group has been working to address one of the field’s major challenges, standardizing the Dental Assistant profession.
Medicaid in North Carolina: What Budget Cuts Could Mean for Oral Health
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...
The Collaborative Effect: Transforming Oral Health in North Carolina
A powerful new impact report, The Collaborative Effect: Transforming Oral Health in North Carolina, showcases a coordinated effort to advance oral health equity statewide. In partnership with the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative (NCOHC), CareQuest Institute...
Oral Health Day 2025 Recap
Thank you to all who joined us for Oral Health Day 2025! The virtual event gathered hundreds of professionals from across the state to address the science, safety, and shifting narratives surrounding fluoride. If you couldn’t make it, you can watch the full...
Unmasking Fluoride: The Truth About Fluoride in Your Water
Fluoride in water helps protect people’s teeth, especially in areas with limited access to dental care. However, too much fluoride can cause health problems. So, how do I keep my family’s teeth healthy without risking anyone’s overall health? At NCOHC, we think...
Provider Profile Part 2: Alice Jamison, DDS, MPH
Practicing Dentistry in WNC If you haven’t already, check out part one of this provider profile featuring Dr. Alice Jamison, DDS, MPH! Get a behind-the-scenes look at her typical week in the dental office, her dedication to patients in Asheville and across...
Provider Profile Part 1: Alice Jamison, DDS, MPH
Practicing dentistry in WNC Meet Dr. Alice Jamison, DDS, MPH. Raised in Asheville, NC, she currently practices in her hometown at a general dental office that serves children up to 18 years of age. After graduating from UNC Dental School in 2020, she completed a...
Takeaways from WNC: January 2025
The NCOHC team traveled to Sylva in January 2025 for a much-anticipated in-person convening with Western North Carolina (WNC) Steering Committee members. The original meeting, scheduled for October 2024, got postponed after Hurricane Helene devastated the region....
Oral Health at FHLI’s 2025 Legislative Breakfast
“The consequences of inaction are severe, but so are the opportunities for meaningful change. That’s why the work we do here matters—because when we invest in oral health, we invest in a healthier, more prosperous North Carolina.” — Representative Maria Cervania NCOHC...
Diversity in Dentistry
The oral health workforce has long struggled with racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity. According to a recent North Carolina Institute of Medicine task force report, White males continue to represent the majority of dentists, while White females have...
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