Oral Health Coalitions

Ten Key Recommendations from the ASTDD Report for Coalition Members and Community Advocates

1. Help identify and procure diversified funding for state and local oral health programs and help leverage existing resources to support oral health programs and initiatives
2. Participate in developing a common vision and goals for oral health statewide and in local communities
3. Promote and support leadership and professional development opportunities to enhance skills to address oral health needs
4. Learn more about the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) Competencies and Guidelines and support State leadership and programs consistent with them
5. Increase emphasis on dental public health issues in health professions education
6. Support high quality oral health data collection and tracking and use data to guide decision making and evaluation of programs 
7. Collaborate to integrate oral health data with other health data
8. Engage in ongoing and strategic collaborative planning to address the oral health of the population throughout the lifespan and to promote health equity
9. Support public policies that promote oral health
10. Increase public awareness of oral health issues and evidence-based prevention methods among policymakers and the public 

Oral Health Nevada - Nevada's Statewide Oral Health Coalition - Who We Are

Oral Health Nevada - Nevada's Statewide Oral Health Coalition

Oral Health Nevada Inc. champions the dental health of all Nevadans whether they are living in our largest cities or in our most rural communities. We believe that access to appropriate and affordable dental care should not be a privilege because of income or where in the state a person lives - dental health is something that each Nevadan should be able to choose.  We speak out for better dental public health policies that are supported by science and we serve as a hub for resources to support oral health professionals, decision makers and our residents.

Our Mission

Improve the oral health of all Nevadans - especially those who are the most vulnerable, by expanding access to affordable preventive and restorative services, promoting oral health education, and expanding communication and support through diverse partnerships. 

Our Vision

Our Beliefs

• Oral health is an important component of general health
• Engaging broad-based partners at the state and local level, Oral Health Nevada will collaborate in initiatives designed to increase public awareness of oral health as an important component of general health and will work to increase access to care for vulnerable, unserved, and underserved populations.
• Effective oral health education and advocacy will assist in influencing policy makers and the public's view of oral health.
• Working with our partners and other coalitions, Oral Health Nevada promotes and engages in education and advocacy efforts with stakeholders and policy makers to ensure an environment that promotes the highest standards of care leading to optimal oral health for all Nevadans.
• Participatory communication is essential in transforming oral health in Nevada. 
• Oral Health Nevada strives to ensure that all partners and their beliefs will be respected and that an open dialogue will be encouraged with the ultimate goal of reducing oral health disparities and promoting health equity. 
• Relevant and accessible information hubs are essential to meeting the needs of a community in a democracy. 
• Oral Health Nevada will serve as a trusted resource providing up-to-date, relevant, and research-based oral health information and technical assistance to our partners, policy makers, and residents. 
• Effective oral health advocacy requires strategic planning. 
• Oral Health Nevada will collaborate with a broad-based constituency including, but not limited to oral health and health professionals, educators, industry, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to identify health needs and programming gaps of those populations most vulnerable to oral diseases.

Coalitions

Northern Nevada Coalition for Underserved Populations

Northern Nevada Coalition for Underserved Populations

Mission: To achieve optimal oral health throughout the lifespan of residents living in Washoe County and surrounding counties by:

• Serving as an expert resource to the residents and community leaders;
• Facilitating successful oral health education and messaging, as well as the promotion of prevention and treatment services provided by CUSP organizational members; and
• Supporting policies at the local and state level that enhance oral health and expand current resources for all residents

Upcoming Meetings
For details on date, time and location please contact us by email at secretary@oralhealthnevada.com

Community Coalition for Oral Health

Community Coalition for Oral Health
Mission: To achieve optimal oral health for all residents of Clark County by advocating for increased prevention, access and awareness.

We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization comprised of community organizations committed to improving oral health in Southern Nevada.

Contact CCOH by emailing Cathie Davenport, Chair, at cdavenport@nevadadentalbenefits.com

 

American Network of Oral Health Coalitions

American Network of Oral Health Coalitions