Leading Change For Oral Health in Pennsylvania

PA Coalition for Oral Health remains dedicated to advancing policy changes that strengthen oral health infrastructure in Pennsylvania. To guide our advocacy efforts, we are sharing the PCOH 2026 Policy Agenda. Shaped by PCOH strategic goals, this is our roadmap to promote better oral health outcomes across Pennsylvania.

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PCOH is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 PA Oral Health Plan Funding Opportunities Program. The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of the goals and recommendations of the 2020-2030 PA Oral Health Plan, as well as to advance the oral health of all Pennsylvanians. Requests may not exceed $4,000. Applications are due by October 8th at 5pm.Click here to view the guidelines.

We are hiring! PCOH is seeking a dedicated and passionate Workforce Coordinator to join our team. This person will assist in the design, development, and management of PCOH initiatives and events promoting workforce retention and expansion in PA. Applications will be accepted until October 1st. Please follow instructions at the link as incomplete applications will not be considered.Click here for more information.

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Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health 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.

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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.

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

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September 30, 2026 at 7:44 pm

Helen was in Michigan this week participating in the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) Medicaid Oral Health Workforce Implementation Learning Series. She was joined by Dr. Shamloo, Chief Dental Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services….

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September 29, 2026 at 6:56 pm

Lia and Nora are wrapping up their time at Pennsylvania’s 5th Annual Community Health Worker (CHW) Conference in State College. This annual event brings together CHWs, supervisors, trainers, advocates, partners, and allies from across the Commonwealth to connect, learn, share,…

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September 28, 2026 at 2:52 pm

In July, the One Hand Foundation and Penn State’s Lion Mobile Unit served about 30 children during a clinic in State College by providing free dental screenings and cleanings. Their next dental clinic will be in State College on November…

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Parth Patel

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University of Pennsylvania

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Caitlin Wilkinson, MBA, CPRP

Director, Workforce Innovation

Pennsylvania Association for Community Health Centers (PACHC)

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C. Eve J. Kimball, MD

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All About Children Pediatric Partners, PC

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