“Skip was a tireless champion for the underserved in our state,” said Helen B. Taft, Board Member for the NH Oral Health Coalition. “He was a widely respected and recognized general dentist and an oral health advocate for over 50 years. We are thrilled to establish this honor in his memory.”
Individuals and qualifying organizations are eligible for nomination. See below. In recognition of his enduring role as an advocate and ambassador for oral health, the NH Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC) is pleased to announce the formation of the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award. The award honors the late Dr. Skip Homicz, who passed away in 2023.
Dr. Earle W. Simpson, Jr. of Concord is our 2025 Homicz Legacy Award Honoree
In recognition of his transformational role in improving access to oral health care and services within his community and the state, Earle W. Simpson Jr. DMD, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award by the New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC).
“Dr. Simpson was nominated and recognized by his peers across the state for being a true public health visionary in the field of oral health in New Hampshire. For decades, Dr. Simpson has tirelessly led the charge to ensure that all residents and especially the underserved across the Concord area have access and excellent and necessary dental care.
Dr. Simpson, a colleague, and friend of Skip Homicz, knows firsthand the commitment and impact of Skip and he exemplifies the same. Dr. Simpson established Saving People’s Smiles, a non-profit dental practice located in Concord, where he and his dedicated team provide needed services to the community. Additionally, he goes beyond and is an active leader locally and statewide; and is always ready to teach and lend a hand. His Saving Peoples’ Smiles center is a critical safety net provider for multiple organizations, treating patients referred by state funded programs such as WIC, Transitional Housing, and the NH State Hospital. Simpson and his team are working towards eliminating disparities based on income, disability, and/or economic status. He truly honors Skip’s legacy.
Dr. Stephen Hoffman of Keene Receives the 2024 Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award
In recognition of his instrumental role in improving access to oral health care and services, Stephen F. Hoffman, DMD, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award by the New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC).
“Dr. Hoffman was nominated and recognized by his peers across the state for being a public health visionary in the field of oral health in New Hampshire,” said Gail Brown, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Oral Health Coalition. “As the founder and executive director of Dental Health Works, he has worked tirelessly for decades to ensure that all residents and especially the underserved across the Monadnock Region have access and excellent and necessary dental care.”
“Beyond his laser-like focus on those in need, Dr. Hoffman has been a mentor to scores of aspiring oral health professionals,” added Brown. Dr. Hoffman was honored at NHOHC’s Annual Forum, held last December in Plymouth.
As a leader in public health dentistry, Dr. Hoffman established Dental Health Works in Keene in 2002 to help meet the oral health needs of Cheshire County, which at the time was a Dental Professional Shortage area. Now a full-service dental provider, the practice has helped thousands of residents across the area achieve and maintain better oral health. Dr. Hoffman and his team work in collaboration with local schools, Cheshire Medical Center, and the community to ensure dental access for those with low income, low resources, and Medicaid coverage.
Thank you for your interest in the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz, Jr. Legacy Award.
Individuals and qualifying organizations are eligible for nomination. See below. In recognition of his enduring role as an advocate and ambassador for oral health, the NH Oral Health Coalition (NHOHC) is pleased to announce the formation of the Alphonse J. “Skip” Homicz Jr. Legacy Award. The award honors the late Dr. Skip Homicz, who passed away in 2023.
