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NCOHC seeks to resolve consumer-level and systemic barriers to good oral health and accelerate the implementation of policies that reduce oral health disparities. Our approach, sustained in evidence-based strategies, places community at the center of our change agenda.

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NCOHC’s mission is to improve the overall health and well-being of all North Carolinians by ensuring everyone can access quality oral health care through collaborative partnerships, advocacy, and education.

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Finding a Place to Treat: The Challenge of Anesthesia Access in Pediatric Dentistry 

For some patients, most dental procedures can only be performed safely under anesthesia.  This is especially true for children. Pre-cooperative toddlers, children with extensive early childhood caries, and patients with anxiety or complicated treatment...
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What NCOHC did in 2025 

Here are a few of our proudest accomplishments from the past year  As the new year begins, we at NCOHC are proud of what we accomplished in 2025. At a time when the oral health system has faced setbacks from...

Breaking News: North Carolina Reverses Medicaid Cuts — For Now 

On Wednesday, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina would restore reimbursement rates for Medicaid providers.  Earlier this year, the Republican-controlled legislature failed to agree on a comprehensive state budget. Instead, the state legislature...