The New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition was established in 2002 as a diverse group of organizations, agencies, and individuals concerned about the impact of oral health issues facing New Hampshire. The Coalition, in conjunction with members from the medical and dental community, the legislature, education, advocacy groups, and the insurance industry, continues to address the strategic areas outlined in the NH Oral Health Plan: A Framework for Action.
The Coalition’s mission is to advance and promote oral health for the people of New Hampshire, and we continuously look for opportunities to engage and educate stakeholders on the link between oral health and overall health. It is the vision of the Coalition that through improved oral health, the people of New Hampshire will have enhanced quality of life and opportunity.
The NH Oral Health Coalition values collaborative partnerships that will improve the health and well-being of New Hampshire through improved public policy.
New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition Board of Directors
Billie Lunt, NHTI – Concord’s Community College, Interim Board President
Helen Taft, Member-at-Large, Treasurer
LeaAnne Shampaine, Northeast Delta Dental, Secretary
Dr. Neil Hiltunen, Member
Dr. Sarah Finne, Member
Our warmest thanks to Dr. Kelly Perry who served as our inaugural President during the formation and establishment of our NH-based nonprofit. We are ever grateful.
NH Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee
Dr. Kelly Perry, Midstate Health Center, Community Dental Seat
Lisa Centrella, NHTI Seat – Concord’s Community College
Dr. Sarah Finne, Member-at-Large
LeaAnne Shampaine, Northeast Delta Dental Seat
Dr. Barry Chang, Office of Medicaid Business and Policy, NH Department of Health and Human Services Executive Seat
Dr. Neil Hiltunen, Member-at-Large
Stephanie Pagliuca, Bi-State Primary Care Association Seat
Open, Medical Provider Seat
Dr. Earle Simpson, NH Dental Society
Dr. David Staples, Dental Specialty Seat
Laura Remick, AHEC Seat, North Country Health Consortium
Myra Nikitas, NH Dental Hygienists’ Association
Kim Mohan, NH Nurse Practitioner Association
Alia Hayes, NH Department of Health and Human Services – Oral Health Program Seat
Catrina Watson, New Hampshire Medical Society
Paula Smith PhD, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Seat, So. NH AHEC
Megan Henly PhD, Disability Community Seat
Elaine Michaud, Public Health Seat
Staff
Gail T. Brown, Esq., MSW, Executive Director
gbrown@nhoralhealth.org
Christopher Dugan, Director of Communications and Outreach
cdugan@nhoralhealth.org
Judith Nicholson, M.Ed., Project Coordinator
jnicholson@nhoralhealth.org
