Boards, Commissions & Initiatives: Oral Health Coalition
San Mateo County Oral Health Coalition
Vision
All San Mateo County residents understand the importance of oral health and have access to care.
Mission
The mission of the San Mateo County Oral Health Coalition is to unite community partners to eliminate gaps and disparities in oral health. We work together to advocate for solutions and for equitable policies to ensure all residents have access to oral health services they need to thrive.
Membership
Coalition membership consists of key oral health stakeholders in San Mateo County, including:
- First 5
- Ravenswood Family Dentistry
- Sonrisas Dental Health
- Health Plan of San Mateo Dental
- San Mateo County Health- Local Oral Health Program / Oral Public Health Program
- San Mateo County Health- San Mateo Medical Center Dental Services
- San Mateo County Dental Society
- Mid-Peninsula Dental Society
- County Office of Education
- The community at large
SMC Oral Health Coalition Bylaws
SMC Oral Health Coalition Membership
Resources
Oral Health Services
5 Steps to Healthy Teeth for Children - Eng, Spn
Teen Oral Health Flyer- English
Teen Oral Health Flyer- Spanish, Español
Oral Health Prevention Program
The National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center has a program designed to help professionals that work with Head Start, WIC programs etc. to promote oral health and general health for children ages 1 month-6 years. The program has modules that teach professionals how to perform an oral health assessment and know the signs of tooth decay/other risk factors. Access the program here.
San Mateo County Oral Public Health Program
The Oral Public Health Program (OPHP) works with community partners to improve the conditions for oral health in San Mateo County, particularly for those facing historical and systemic barriers to oral health. The webpage contains more great resources on oral health.
American Dental Association (ADA)
The ADA’s mission is to help dentists succeed and support the advancement of the health of the public. The ADA advocates for public health by focusing on crucial issues such as access to care, the rules and regulations that surround the practice of dentistry and much more.
The ADA is a source for the latest research on oral health, along with helpful practice guidelines, data on industry trends and a host of practical programs that support personal health and success.