NH Oral Health Coalition

04/28/2026

From our AZ colleagues.

Older adults with 20–32 natural teeth live more years without disability, highlighting oral health’s role in healthy ageing.

04/24/2026

🗓️ Join NH Medicaid Matters for a local community conversation in Manchester, NH on Monday, May 18th at 5:30pm at the New Hampshire Food Bank! This event will provide updates on the upcoming changes to Medicaid and how they will impact your community. Refreshments will be provided to all attendees.
🔗 Register Now: https://rebrand.ly/medicaidmanchester

04/24/2026

News You Can Use

What: Local Community Conversation in Manchester: What Granite Staters Need to Know About Changes to Medicaid

When: Monday, May 18th, 5:30–7:00 PM
Where: NH Food Bank, 700 E. Industrial Park Dr.

Topics: An overview of upcoming Medicaid changes driven by new state and federal laws, including what’s already in effect and what’s still to come. The session includes an interactive discussion and opportunities for participants to share how these changes may affect individuals, families, and the broader Manchester community.

Register at: https://secure.everyaction.com/o8AoYlhEe0uKBSr_aetb9w2

04/22/2026

Did you know?

A landmark trial presented today at ESCMID Global 2026 shows that improving oral hygiene for hospital patients can reduce the risk of non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP) by 60%.

04/22/2026

Important information from our colleagues at ABLE-NH.

04/20/2026

Did you know? Caring for our families, neighbors, and communities. Medicaid, for a healthy state.

April is Medicaid Awareness Month! 🩺
Did you know Medicaid covers:

1 in 10 veterans
1 in 4 NH kids
1 in 4 people with disabilities
Over half of nursing home residents

Medicaid matters to our neighbors, our families, and our communities.

04/17/2026

As our Executive Director, Gail Tessier Brown, often reminds us, 'It's all connected"

Important story here

From Cavities to Chronic Disease: Why Medicine and Dentistry Can’t Operate Separately

Untreated dental problems are driving millions of Americans to emergency rooms each year, costing the country billions and worsening chronic health conditions. Experts say bridging the historic divide between medical and dental care — through data connectivity, integrated health centers and AI-dri...

04/16/2026

Wonderful!

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

From our AZ colleagues.

Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according to a new study led by researchers at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH).

04/14/2026

Thinking about tornadoes in OKC…. Tornado watch until about 11:00 pm Central.