Blog Posts

 

Blog Posts

Oral Health at FHLI’s 2025 Legislative Breakfast

“The consequences of inaction are severe, but so are the opportunities for meaningful change. That’s...

Takeaways from WNC: January 2025

The NCOHC team traveled to Sylva in January 2025 for a much-anticipated in-person convening with...

Diversity in Dentistry

The oral health workforce has long struggled with racial, ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic diversity. According...

TMJ or TMD?

If you’ve ever experienced pain or discomfort in your jaw, you might have heard someone...

Oral Health in WNC Post-Hurricane Helene

Natural disasters impact every aspect of our lives in obvious and unexpected ways—oral health is...

Health Literacy and Communication in Oral Health Care

Visiting the dentist can be anxiety-inducing, leading people to avoid seeking care. The common fear...

How to Become a Dental Assistant

Dentists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists work together as a team, making sure a dental...

Oral Health Care Integration Case Study Part 2: Social Work in Dentistry

“It’s uncomfortable to think of a social worker in your space, and it’s uncomfortable to...

Oral Health Day 2024 Recap

Thank you to all who joined us for Oral Health Day 2024! We’re excited to...