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San Mateo County Oral Health Coalition

The San Mateo County Oral Health Coalition exists to improve the oral health status of traditionally underserved and vulnerable populations.

Description

The coalition works to increase capacity in the public and private safety-net dental systems, identify systemic barriers, recommend strategies and advise the Board of Supervisors on oral health issues.

Service Focus

Prevention and restorative oral health services, education, workforce development, policy advocacy and closing gaps in access for underserved populations.

Membership

  • Membership includes representatives from community-based organizations, county agencies, health centers, provider associations, dental societies and the community at large
  • Officers: Chair and Vice-Chair, elected every two years
  • Workgroup chairs/co-chairs also participate in the structure

Key Functions

  • Reviews dental materials, programs and system issues
  • Makes recommendations, advises the Board of Supervisors
  • Identifies local resources, gaps in services, supports collaboration
  • Provides leadership through workgroups to advance strategic plan

Contact

Oral Health Coalition Meetings and Communications Workgroup meetings, contact:
Eileen Espejo
Eespejo@childrennow.org

Children’s Oral Health Workgroup Meetings, contact:
Ushma Patel
upatel@ravenswoodfhn.org

Provider Capacity Workgroup Meetings, contact:
Marisa Cardarelli
Marisa.cardarelli.@hpsm.org