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About Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health (PCOH)

PCOH is a diverse group of leaders from across the state from schools of public health, philanthropic organizations, businesses, dental organizations, health insurance firms, advocacy organizations, state agencies, and other champions.

Our Vision

Essential to overall health and wellness, optimal oral health benefits ALL Pennsylvanians. By bringing together oral health advocates and professionals to share the best and most innovative approaches, PCOH serves as the dynamic leading voice to improve oral health across the commonwealth.

Our Mission

To improve oral health for all Pennsylvanians by uniting stakeholders to advance advocacy, policy, education and innovative approaches.

Leadership

The PA Coalition for Oral Health Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers and representatives from the oral health professions, colleges and universities, funding organizations, managed care organizations, professional associations, and state government agencies. The multi-disciplinary perspective of the PCOH Board opens the doors to innovation and collaborative partnerships.

Micah Gursky

Board Chair
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Julie C. Lentes, EdD, MPA

Board Vice Chair

Kelly Braun, RDH, MSDH

Board Treasurer

Matthew D. Stauffer, JD

Board Treasurer
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Janine Burkhardt, DMD, MPH

Board Member

Kimberly Bury, RDH, PHDHP

Board Member

Stephanie A. Gill, MD, MPH

Board Member

Joan I. Gluch, PhD, RDH, PHDHP

Board Member
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Suzan Ly, DDS, MPH

Board Member
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Jenny Salisbury, CFRE

Board Member

Staff

Helen Hawkey

Executive Director

Amy Tice, MPA

Operations & Communications Coordinator

Nicole Payonk

Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
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Lia BenYishay, MPH

Program & Evaluation Coordinator

Nora Lugaila

Dental Access Coordinator

Natalie Walker, MS

Administrative Assistant

Supporters

PCOH has established many relationships across Pennsylvania since our start in 2011.
 It is through the volunteerism of our stakeholders and the financial support of our funders that we continue to progress oral health agendas in our state.
Thank you to our funders:
Delta Dental logo in green text
Sun Life and DentaQuest logos
PA Health and Wellness logo
Geisinger logo in blue text
Chord Specialty Dental Partners logo

Organization Documents

2025 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
PCOH Strategic Plan 2026-2028
Financial Documents
2026 PCOH Policy Agenda
Advancing and advocating for oral health policy and infrastructure across all systems, Financial Documents, Priorities
2024 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2023 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2025 PCOH Policy Agenda
Financial Documents
2024 Impact Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2023 Impact Report
Annual Reports, Financial Documents
2022 Form 990
Financial Documents, Form 990
2022 Impact Report
Annual Reports
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PCOH is a proud member of the following organizations:

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