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 promote optimal 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 the people of New Hampshire attain optimal oral health through access to integrated and comprehensive health services. The NH Oral Health Coalition values collaborative partnerships that will improve the health and well being of New Hampshire through improved public policy.
NH Oral Health Coalition Steering Committee
Helen Taft, Committee Chair, Families First Health and Support Center
Jim Williamson, Committee Vice Chair, NH Dental Society
Kirsten Platte, Committee Treasurer, Community Health Access Network
Margaret Ray, Committee Secretary, NHTI, Concord Community College
Shannon Mills, Northeast Delta Dental
Laura Davie, New Hampshire Public Health Association
Nancy Frank, New Hampshire Area Health Education Center
Patrick Capozzi, New Hampshire Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Martha McLeod, Member-at-Large
Mary Vallier-Kaplan, Member-at-Large
Catrina Watson, New Hampshire Medical Society
Trish Tilley, NH Department of Health and Human Services
Stephanie Pagliuca, Bi-State Primary Care Association
Kathryn Harper, NH Dental Hygienists’ Association
Suzanne Boulter (Temp), NH Pediatric Society
Staff
Gail T. Brown, Esq., Public Policy Director
gbrown@nhoralhealth.org
Meghan Steele, BA, Program Assistant
info.oralhealthnh@gmail.com
