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
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.
Join us virtually and earn FREE continuing education credits. Advanced registration is required for each webinar.
INSTRUCTIONS ON ACCESSING THE WEBINARS
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Click on REGISTER below, which takes you to the UPenn Dental Education Portal.
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Use the pale blue “SIGN UP” button on the top far right of the UPenn CDE webpage to create your no-cost account and register to view the webinars.
Webinar #1
September 10, 2025
6:00-7:30 P.M. ET
Join an exceptional panel of public health leaders and clinical experts—including Dr. Brett Kessler, President of the American Dental Association, who will share key insights on how the current policy climate is impacting dental professionals and organized dentistry.
Webinar #2 - Integration at the Clinical Level
October 15, 2025
6:00-7:30 P.M. ET
More details coming soon
Webinar #3 - Integration at the Community Level
November 19, 2025
6:00-7:30 P.M. ET
More details coming soon
Webinar #4 - Call to Action—Policy & Advocacy
December 10, 2025
6:00-7:30 P.M. ET
More details coming soon
NCDHE Statement in Support of Community Water Fluoridation
Municipalities should continue to add fluoride to their water supplies at the concentration level that has been proven to be safe in the United States for 80 years.
NCDHE calls for the Secretary, Health and Human Services to support the work of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Position Statements
