Coalition Development

Oral Health America recognizes the vital role of state and community coalitions in building infrastructure for improving Americans' oral and overall health status. To support coalition development, Oral Health America:

• provides technical assistance in the form of strategic planning and advice regarding resource development, programming, communications, marketing, advocacy and outreach.
• acts as a neutral convenor for both traditional and nontraditional entities.

OHA held a July 2004 conference on partnership development for coalition members across the country, providing an opportunity for sharing best practices and successful strategies.

In August 2001, as part of its Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Development's Division of Oral Health, Oral Health America convened a "Coalition Best Practices Workshop," aimed at assisting states and communities with developing and strengthening state and local oral health coalitions. Representatives from over 25 states participated in the meeting. Synopsis of the Coalition Best Practices Workshop, August 2001

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NEW! Communications Guide for State Oral Health Programs: Media Outreach Materials. Developed with support from Cooperative Agreement #04135 with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Download PDF

Oral Health America and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health are working together on a survey of state oral health coalitions. Read more!

Please check back for announcements of upcoming workshops and educational opportunities.

Oral Health America is the nation's premier, independent advocacy organization dedicated to improving oral health for all Americans.