Promoting equitable, culturally appropriate and affordable
oral health care for everyone living in the United States.
Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is that all persons in the U.S. shall have access to equitable, culturally appropriate oral health care as an integral component of their overall health.
Our mission is to support and promote evidence-informed policy and practices that will eliminate inequities in oral health.
Examples of such policies include:
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Community water fluoridation
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The use of dental sealants and silver diamine fluoride
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The inclusion of fully funded comprehensive oral health benefits in Medicare and Medicaid
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The addition of dental therapists to the oral healthcare provider team
The National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity (NCDHE) is a group of dentists and other like-minded individuals with extensive experience in oral health policy, dental public health, oral health research, and
dental education who are relentlessly working for universal oral health care.
We believe every resident of the United States has a right to equitable culturally appropriate oral health care.
Oral Health in Transition: Charting a Collaborative Path Forward with
Medical-Dental Integrated Practice
Our nation’s public health system is undergoing dramatic transformation. In response, the National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity (NCDHE), in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, is proud to present a powerful new webinar series, Oral Health in Transition: Charting a Collaborative Path Forward.
This four-part series explores how medical-dental collaboration, grassroots innovation, and bold policy advocacy can help rebuild a fractured healthcare system and promote health equity for all.
Position Statements
Health Equity
The National Coalition of Dentists for Health Equity (NCDHE) Position Statement for Social and Racial Justice in Oral Health
Medicare
What’s Missing in Medicare: The Social Justice and Cost-Saving Rationales for Adding Dental Coverage to Medicare
Dental Therapy
Dental Therapy: Expanding the dental team to improve access to dental care and diversify the dental workforce.
For NCDHE members interested in advocating for dental therapy in public forums
For NCDHE members interested in advocating for dental therapy in public forums as a strategy to advance oral health equity, visit the member portal. Under the “Resources” drop-down tab, you’ll find Dental Therapy Today – Updates, Insights, and Advocacy Tools.
