NH Oral Health Coalition

04/01/2026

More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the covid-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.

03/28/2026

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YOU are invited to join us to look at data driven school- and community-based oral health programs.

03/27/2026

News You Can Use!

Building Data Driven School- and Community-Based Oral Health Programs -Work Team

Wednesday, April 8

Location: Northeast Delta Dental Training Room, One Delta Way, Concord NH 03301

8:00 Sign-in and Light Breakfast
8:30 to 11:30 Overview and Group Discussion

YOU are invited to join us as we look at data driven ways to inform, design, implement, and operate school- and community-based oral health programs.

Sign up at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/hcryvtv

03/26/2026

Congrats to Laura Remick, a member of our Steering Committee. A strong leader and advocate.

💙 National AHEC Week Staff Spotlight: Laura Remick

Meet Laura Remick, a dedicated member of our NNH AHEC team whose work helps strengthen the healthcare workforce across the North Country and beyond.

Laura plays a key role in supporting continuing education for healthcare professionals, ensuring access to high-quality, evidence-based learning opportunities across disciplines. She also collaborates with partners across the region and state, helping to build connections that support workforce development and public health initiatives.

In addition to her work with current professionals, Laura is deeply involved in health career pathway efforts, connecting students with opportunities that inspire and support their journey into healthcare careers.

With a background in nutrition and health education, Laura began her career as a nutrition educator in a community health center and has been part of AHEC programming since 2001. She holds a Master of Education in Community Health Education from Plymouth State University and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

We’re grateful for Laura’s longstanding commitment to education, collaboration, and building a stronger, healthier workforce for our communities. 👏

03/26/2026

Important Information.

03/26/2026

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03/26/2026

Great info…

03/26/2026

Important story here!

Medical student explores new noninvasive treatment for oral tumors

A Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine student studied histotripsy, a noninvasive ultrasound technology, as a potential treatment for oral tumors, earning a Letter of Distinction at the schools Student Research Symposium.

03/24/2026

NHOHC is excited to celebrate AHEC Week, March 23-27, 2026, highlighting the vital role AHECs play in building and sustaining a healthcare workforce in NH and nationwide.

Communities across the country face ongoing shortages of primary care professionals, especially in rural and high-need areas. Through partnerships between academic institutions and community organizations, AHECs create pathways that prepare health professionals and support them in practicing where they are needed most.

This recognition is also a great opportunity to thank and salute Paula Smith and Laura Remick, both of whom represent AHEC in the 603 and serve as impactful leaders on our steering committee.

Thank you Paula and Laura for all you do!

03/24/2026

This week is crucial for recognizing and appreciating the impact that our physicians have in the Granite State.

Physicians dedicate their lives to caring for their patients and our communities. Our presence here is a visible, intentional statement of support.

03/23/2026

News Flash!

The NH Oral Health Coalition is thrilled to welcome Christa Keddie, RDH, BSDH, CPHDH to our Steering Committee!

Christa graduated from Mount Ida College in Newton, MA with her dental hygiene degree in 2009, then received her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene with a concentration in education in May 2015. In 2018, Christa received her certification in public health dental hygiene in New Hampshire.

Christa worked in a private practice before joining Northeast Delta Dental in 2016 as an Oral Health and Wellness Solutions Specialist. On behalf of Northeast Delta Dental, she creates and engages dental offices with educational trainings on preventive services and the value of a risk assessment. Christa continues to practice clinical dental hygiene in a New Hampshire public health setting, and lectures to dental hygiene associations and dental hygiene schools on various oral health and prevention topics.

Welcome Christa!

03/20/2026

Now you know…

To help make dental visits more successful, parents can work closely with their child’s dentist to gradually acclimate to the dental environment and build confidence over time. Here are some strategies we use at our clinic, the UW Center for Pediatric Dentistry, to support children and their famil...