Who We Are
What We Do
Our Staff
Advisory Team
The Problem
There is an oral health crisis in North Carolina that impacts North Carolinians of all ages in every county. Poor oral health results in more than just tooth decay. Its consequences dramatically lower quality of life, impact overall health, increase health care costs, negatively shape one’s ability to learn, and can hinder employability.
The Causes
The Statistics
The Solution
Through heightened public awareness, better access to care, and more coordination between the medical and dental communities, the painful and limiting consequences of this crisis are almost entirely preventable.
There is a real opportunity for North Carolina to show leadership in tackling the issues of oral health disparities and implementing solutions that will lead to lower health care costs down the road.

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What We Do
Policy Advocacy
NCOHC works with a collaborative group of partner organizations and individual advocates to advance policies that increase access to whole-person, whole-community, whole-state care.
Collaboration
Oral health advocates are constantly working to improve access and quality of care in every corner of our state. Our work supports partner organizations to uplift localized efforts, convenes regional groups to amplify existing work, and coordinates statewide efforts to create system-wide changes that benefit everyone in North Carolina.
Resource Development
From policy briefs to videos, blog posts, and newsletters, our team works hard to bring the most up-to-date oral health information to our network of advocates, educators, providers, policymakers, and everyday people trying to navigate a complicated health care system.

Western North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative
The Western North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative works to improve the oral health of residents throughout the Western North Carolina region. The Collaborative includes oral health and medical providers, community members, and other partners.
Meet Our Staff

Steve Cline, DDS, MPH
Vice President
steve.cline@foundationhli.org
919-819-1917

Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH
Director
crystal.adams@foundationhli.org
919-289-6719
Cell: 828-638-6719

Abigail Martin
Operations Programs Manager
abigail.martin@foundationhli.org
919-589-7524

Francheska Elliott
Community Engagement Program Manager
francheska.elliott@foundationhli.org
919-589-7524
Advisory Team

Jamie Burgess-Flowers, MSW, LCSW

Mark Casey, DDS, MPH

Daijah Street Davis, MPH

Katherine Jowers, DDS

Elaine Loyack, MBA

Caroline McLeod, RDH, MS

Ben Popkin, JD, MPH

Rhonda Stephens, DDS, MPH

Rachel Stewart, MPH-D, RDH

Hugh Tilson, JD, MPH

Stacy Warren, M.Ed

Jane Weintraub, DDS, MPH
North Carolina Area Health Education CentersUNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
Join the Collaborative
Join NCOHC’s extensive group of members and member organizations working to advance our common goal: improving the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians by ensuring everyone can access quality oral health care.