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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Take a look at the summary report from the 2025-2026 Oral Health Plan Funding Awards. A new funding cycle is expected to be announced in fall 2026.Click here to view the report.

PCOH has launched registration for the next series of our Dental Assistant Radiology Training (DART) starting September 22, 2026. Save your spot today!Click here to register.

PCOH is celebrating our 10-year anniversary! Check out our new resource which compares
2016 PCOH to 2026 PCOH!Click here to view.

We are pleased to share the summary results from the 2026 PHDHP survey.
Take a look at the link!Click here to view.

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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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